Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory First Look From Netflix
Netflix is serving a new twist on a classic flavor in 2027 with the animated feature film, Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory. Kit Connor and Taika Waititi star in this new adventure set in modern-day London.
In the new film, directed by Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan, Willy Wonka (Waititi) has spent the years since the Golden Ticket contest behind bars (not the chocolate kind) for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry. Having served his time, Wonka returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world.
But one thing stands in his way: teenager Charlie Paley (Connor) and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of “rotten” kids plot to break into the factory, nab a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes. But like many before them who enter the fantastical world of the factory, these kids are in for a bit more than they can chew…
From Sony Pictures Imageworks, the animated film is produced by Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo. Waititi also serves as executive producer.
Netflix acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021, securing rights to the author’s treasured IP and opening the door for further opportunities to expand the universe of stories across various formats. Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory follows the recently announced competition series, The Golden Ticket, which is inspired by the exciting world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been translated into nearly 60 languages and is the best-selling Roald Dahl book in more than 25 countries worldwide.
“Having been raised on the delightfully twisted world of Willy Wonka, it’s a privilege to bring his continued adventures to life as twisted adults,” said directors Jared Stern (The LEGO Batman Movie, Green Eggs and Ham) and Elaine Bogan (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Spirit Untamed).
“And how sweet to do it like never before via the magic of animation, creating a Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory that’s more deliciously unhinged than your wildest imagination. If we do a rotten job, you can throw us down a rubbish chute!”
“I’m so excited to enter the wonderful world of Wonka,” added Kit Connor, who voices Charlie Paley. “I was immediately caught by the early concept art, and the directors’ vision for the film – capturing the spirit and heart that made the original story so special, whilst imbuing it with something so fresh and unique.
“It’s such a fun representation of the London that I know. This new adventure is going to surprise audiences around the world. You’re in for a treat!”
“Our directors, Jared and Elaine, have a bold vision befitting this new adventure whilst remaining sympathetic to the legacy, and I’m thrilled to play my part in bringing Willy Wonka to life in animated form,” commented Taika Waititi, who voices Willy Wonka. “He is so special to me, and the opportunity to voice such an iconic, eccentric candy genius—if a little mischievous at times—is hugely exciting.”
“With their singular comedic and visual flair, Jared and Elaine have concocted a delightful adventure that remains true to the spirit of Dahl’s beloved novel while imagining a brand new story that introduces this world to a new generation,” said Hannah Minghella, head of Feature Animation and Family Film at Netflix Animation Studios.
“We can’t wait for audiences around the world to experience the magic and mayhem for themselves when the film comes out next year.”
