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Chris Butler

Chris Butler

January 1, 1974 — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974) is an English animator, writer and director known for his works at Laika, such as ParaNorman and Missing Link, which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in South England and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.

On 1 May 2024, it was confirmed that Butler would write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, which is due for release on 5 June 2026.

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Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride

2005

Coraline

Coraline

2009

Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

2016

ParaNorman

ParaNorman

2012

The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls

2014

Tarzan II

Tarzan II

2005

Missing Link

Missing Link

2019

The Tigger Movie

The Tigger Movie

2000