Wonka

Release Date: Friday, December 15, 2023 Nationwide

Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Jim Carter, Paul King, Luke Kelly, Rakhee Thakrar, Paterson Joseph, Calah Lane, Alexandra Derbyshire, Timothee Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Grant, David Heyman, Rowan Atkinson, Matt Lucas, Michael Siegel, Simon Rich, Rosie Alison, Natasha Rothwell, Simon Farnaby, Rich Fulcher, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Tom Davis, Mathew Baynton, Colin O’Brien, Ellie White

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Plot

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Plot
An origin story that explores the vivid, mythical beginnings of the imaginative young inventor before he becomes the renowned scrumdiddlyumptious Mozart of chocolate.
Adventure Family Fantasy Prequel

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The lead cast starring in Wonka.

Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Paul King last directed Paddington 2 and Paddington. The film's writer Simon Rich last wrote An American Pickle and Elliot Allagash.

Director
Paul King
Producers
Alexandra Derbyshire
David Heyman
Luke Kelly
Michael Siegel

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some violence, mild language and thematic elements
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Willy Wonka

Language
English

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Production Details

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Key Facts

  • A prequel that takes place before the events of Roald Dahl’s book Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
  • The film is based on characters by Roald Dahl, inspired especially by one of Dahl’s most beloved characters, Willy Wonka, and takes place before the events of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
  • Called a reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Hollywood Reporter, 2/12/18).
  • Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka IP from the Roald Dahl estate (Hollywood Reporter, 10/19/16).

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Production

The film was tagged as Production. Now filming in the UK.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production.

Development

The film was tagged as Development. Simon Rich will write the script.

Release Dates

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Wonka was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 15, 2023 . There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Angel Baby, The Zone of Interest and Zero Hour.



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Thu., Oct. 12, 2023

  • Set the MPA rating to PG for some violence, mild language and thematic elements

  • Changed the status of Sally Hawkins as Willy Wonka's mother to Current

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