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Chris Butler

Born 1 January 1974 · Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
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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.

Known for

Kubo and the Two Strings
ParaNorman
Masters of the Universe
Missing Link
Wildwood
30 Nights
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
The Heritage
Wildwood
Masters of the Universe
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
The Heritage
Missing Link
30 Nights
Kubo and the Two Strings
ParaNorman
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