Chris Butler

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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Known For

30 Nights Not in library

30 Nights

2018

The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass Not in library

The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass

2018

Acting

2018 The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass as Self
2018 30 Nights as Dave

Directing

2019 Missing Link Director
2012 ParaNorman Director

Writing

2026 Wildwood Screenplay
2026 Masters of the Universe Screenplay In Library
2025 ParaNorman: The Thrifting Writer
2022 The Heritage Writer
2019 Missing Link Writer
2016 Kubo and the Two Strings Screenplay
2016 Kubo and the Two Strings Head of Story
2012 ParaNorman Screenplay
2009 Coraline Storyboard
2005 Tarzan II Storyboard

Art

2022 The Jungle Book Production Design
2005 Corpse Bride Storyboard Artist

Visual Effects

2000 The Tigger Movie Character Designer

Crew

2014 The Boxtrolls Presenter