
Chris Butler
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- January 1, 1974
- Birthplace
- 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Butler (filmmaker), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography

Wildwood 2026
Screenplay, Creative Consultant

Masters of the Universe 2026
Screenplay

ParaNorman: The Thrifting 2025
Writer

The Heritage 2022
Writer

The Jungle Book 2022
Production Design

Missing Link 2019
Director, Writer

The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass 2018
as Self

30 Nights 2018
as Dave

Kubo and the Two Strings 2016
Screenplay, Head of Story

The Boxtrolls 2014
Presenter

ParaNorman 2012
Director, Writer

Coraline 2009
Storyboard Artist

Corpse Bride 2005
Storyboard Artist

Tarzan II 2005
Storyboard Artist

The Tigger Movie 2000
Character Designer
Credits from TMDB.