For his first fully stop-motion feature since the classic The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), director Henry Selick adapted Neil Gaiman’s novella for this stylish, delightfully spooky, and dazzlingly designed horror fantasy, the first feature-length production from LAIKA and a nominee for Animated Feature. Dakota Fanning is the voice of Coraline Jones, a bold 11-year-old who passes through a tunnel from her new house to a seemingly perfect alternate home and family, but things are not as ideal as they seem. 

Come dressed in your best Coraline and ParaNorman cosplay* and meet costumed characters from both films until 2:30 pm.

*The following are not allowed as part of cosplay at the Academy Museum: body paint, functional props or weapons, and/or full-face coverings. Guests in costume are subject to search at the discretion of Academy Museum staff at any time, and we reserve the right to refuse entry for any reason. 

DIRECTOR: Henry Selick. WRITTEN BY: Henry Selick. CAST: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Ian McShane. 2009. 105 min. USA. Color. English. Rated PG; suitable for ages 11+. DCP. New 4K Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos DCP courtesy of LAIKA.

Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation.

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*The following are not allowed as part of cosplay at the Academy Museum: body paint, functional props or weapons, and/or full-face coverings. Guests in costume are subject to search at the discretion of Academy Museum staff at any time, and we reserve the right to refuse entry for any reason.