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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Acting
Crew
Movie
Corpse Bride
Storyboard Artist
2005
Movie
Coraline
Storyboard Artist
2009
Movie
Kubo and the Two Strings
Screenplay
2016
Movie
ParaNorman
Director
2012
Movie
The Boxtrolls
Presenter
2014
Movie
Tarzan II
Storyboard Artist
2005
Movie
Missing Link
Director
2019
Movie
The Tigger Movie
Character Designer
2000
Movie
Masters of the Universe
Screenplay
2026
Movie
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
Writer
2025
Movie
The Heritage
Writer
2022
Movie
Wildwood
Screenplay
2026