Is Coraline coming to theaters in 2024? Explained

On its 15th anniversary, Coraline returns, and it's certainly great news for fans. It's a British dark fantasy horror children's novella that came out in 2002, written by Neil Gaiman.

He started in 1990 and came out in 2002 through Bloomsbury and HarperCollins. Thatm with its stop-motion animation and engaging story, became a favorite among fans. The charm of the movie will soon be seen on the big screen again.

The main character of the movie finds a perfect alternate world behind a secret door in her new home. She's unaware of something evil and dangerous hidden there, though.

Coraline is about a girl under the same name, who likes to try new things and finds a parallel universe that looks like a perfect version of her own life. But this other world has dark secrets hidden away.

Fans of the classic are all set to relive the magic on the big screen following its 3D re-release. This special version returns to theaters on August 15, 2024. It's set to be a visual treat and nostalgic experience for long-time and new fans to relive the magic.

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Coraline: Where moviegoers can watch the movie

On August 15, 2024, Coraline will hit theaters nationwide. Fans eagerly await this remastered 3D version, which improves the viewing experience. The film's return to theaters provides a new perspective on its stop-motion animation and compelling story.

What happened in the movie?

Coraline Jones, 11, moves to the Pink Palace apartments in Ashland, Oregon. She feels neglected by her working parents, Charlie and Mel. She finds a small door in her new home that seems to lead nowhere. She's led through the door into the Other World, a perfect version of her world, one night.

In this alternate universe, the girl's "Other" parents, with button eyes, shower her with attention and lavish her with treats. Initially delighted, the little girl soon realizes that the Other World holds dark and sinister secrets.

The Other Mother, also known as the Beldam, offers to let the young girl stay permanently on the condition that she allows buttons to be sewn over her eyes.

Terrified, the 11-YO girl escapes and returns to her real world only to find her parents missing.

She learns from ghost children in the Other World that they were once lured by the Beldam, who trapped their souls. Coraline vows to rescue her parents and the ghost children by retrieving their eyes from the Other World.

With the help of the mute Other Wybie and a clever black cat, she outsmarts the Beldam and frees her parents and the trapped souls.

Cast Details

The voice cast of the movie includes Dakota Fanning, who voices Coraline Jones, Robert Bailey Jr. playing Wyborne "Wybie" Lovat and John Hodgman portraying Charles "Charlie" Jones and the Other Father.

Moreover, Teri Hatcher voices Melanie "Mel" Jones and the Beldam; Jennifer Saunders voices April Spink and her Other World counterpart. Dawn French plays the voice of Miriam Forcible and the Other World counterpart. Keith David plays the Cat, Ian McShane plays Sergei Alexander Bobinsky and his Other World counterpart

The film was directed by Henry Selick and produced by LAIKA Studios. The musical score, composed by Bruno Coulais, contribute to the film's eerie and enchanting atmosphere.

Its 2024 return will delight old and new fans. The 3D remaster will give the beloved classic a new look and feel. Fans can note the date, August 15, 2024, to experience Coraline like never before.