The guest list at Willy Wonka’s factory is extending to Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Samson Kayo, Christopher Chung, Kate Winslet and Helena Bonham Carter.
These are the latest names to join the voice cast of Netflix‘s Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, alongside previously announced stars Kit Connor as Charlie Paley and Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka.
The new film from Netflix Animation Studios will open wide globally in theaters on Nov. 5, 2027, before arriving on Netflix on Dec. 22. Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle international distribution for the theatrical release.
This is a 47-day theatrical window for the movie, another high mark for the streamer, after announcing the same recently for La Bola Negra. Netflix’s Narnia movie next year will have a 49-day theatrical play. Ted Sarandos had previously committed to a six-week window should the streamer’s deal for WB go through. But it’s now mixing in those lengths on major titles despite missing out on the studio.
In Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, “Wonka (Waititi) has spent the years since the infamous Golden Ticket contest behind bars — and not the chocolate kind — for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry. Having served his time, he returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world. But one thing stands in his way: Charlie Paley (Connor) and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of so-called “rotten” kids hatch a plan to break into the factory, steal a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes. Like the children who came before them, however, they soon discover that the fantastical world inside the factory may be more than they can chew…”
Directed by Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan, Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo are producing, and Waititi is an executive producer.
The streamer said today the movie will feature original songs, new characters, and a few familiar faces in the Roald Dahl adaptation.
Netflix is also extending the project beyond the screen and onto store shelves through two collaborations. Ferrero Group will launch its Wonka range with 10 seasonal and limited-edition products across chocolate, sugar confectionery, ice cream, and cereal in the US and select European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, and Germany. Additionally, Moose Toys was recently announced as the master toy partner for the film. The toy line will launch in 2027 closer to the film’s release.
