Biography
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...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Masters of the Universe
2026
Screenplay
Almost two decades after crashing down to Earth, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet of Eternia against the evil forces...
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
2025
Writer
A brand-new CG short film to accompany the original film's Halloween 2025 re-release.
The Heritage
2022
Writer
After growing up adopted, a man makes a gargantuan discovery when meeting his biological father.
The Jungle Book
2022
Production Design
A modern-day adaptation of the work created by the classic author Rudyard Kipling.
Missing Link
2019
Director, Writer
The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded...
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
2018
as Self
An all-new documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmaker...
30 Nights
2018
as Dave
In a last ditch effort to save their marriage, Nick and Willa visit a renowned, yet eccentric, couples therapist and embark on a month-long journey of...
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016
Screenplay, Head of Story
Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seek...
The Boxtrolls
2014
Presenter
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the ...
ParaNorman
2012
Director, Screenplay
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One d...
Coraline
2009
Storyboard
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In...
Corpse Bride
2005
Storyboard Artist
In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his ...
Tarzan II
2005
Storyboard
When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.
The Tigger Movie
2000
Character Designer
Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Rabbit are preparing a suitable winter home for Eeyore, the perennially dejected donkey, but Tigger's co...
Wildwood
N/A
Screenplay
Set beyond Portland’s city limits, in Wildwood. You’re not supposed to go there. You’re not even supposed to know it exists. But Prue McKeel is about ...