ParaNorman is a decidedly odd little 2012 film from production company LAIKA. If you’ve ever watched such animated horror comedy films like Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas or even just stop-motion animated films in general, then this film is something you’ll find familiar as well. This is a similar type of film, and one that LGBTQ+ fans might enjoy as well. In fact, the film got stellar reviews from critics and audiences alike, making it a treat for everyone to enjoy.
Thus, it’s not surprising why it’s getting a re-release in theaters. LAIKA in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing (for international markets) and Fathom Entertainment (for the US) are proud to announce a theatrical re-release for ParaNorman. All for LAIKA’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration to boot. This re-release will occur on different dates depending on where you live. The world will see their re-release on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The US will follow the rest of the world two days later on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Alas, with the release so far away, tickets are not yet on sale. We will just have to hear back from LAIKA, Trafalgar Releasing, and/or Fathom Entertainment at a later date.
That’s not all though. LAIKA is also announcing that this theatrical re-release of ParaNorman will be in a remastered RealD 3D and 2D versions for extra fun. Not only that, but the re-release will also include a brand new CG animated short called ParaNorman: The Thrifting. The short is directed by LAIKA’s lead character designer Thibault LeClercq and written by Chris Butler, and features the voice work of Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick reprising her role of Norman’s older sister, Courtney Babcock. Other than that, we will have to watch that re-release to find out more about that short.
ParaNorman Will See RealD 3D and 2D Theatrical Re-Releases with Bonus Short
Honestly, this is the first I’ve ever heard of ParaNorman, and it already sounds fantastic. Especially as a bit of an alternative to Coraline for those who don’t wish to see it. Now there’s nothing wrong with the film itself. It’s quite fantastic too, really. It’s just that the recent revelations about Neil Gaiman, who wrote the original children’s novella that led to Coraline‘s development, it has become hard to read or watch any of his works. If you want an alternative to that, well, this is it.
What do you all think? Are you excited to watch a newly remastered ParaNorman in theaters? Along with that bonus short? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
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