Trending Now - Netflix's Animated 'charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory' Set for 2027 Release

WHO:

TechRadar - Netflix is producing the animated film "Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory."

Collider - Kit Connor and Taika Waititi are starring in the film.

Deadline - Kit Connor won a Children’s & Family Emmy for his performance in "Heartstopper."

WHAT:

TechRadar - The film is described as having a "deliciously sour twist" on Roald Dahl's classic tale.

Coming Soon - The film will tell a unique story distinct from previous adaptations of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Deadline - The film is described as a contemporary reimagining of the classic story.

Variety - The film is titled "Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory."

WHERE:

Deadline - The film is set in a contemporary London setting.

WHEN:

TechRadar - The film is set to be released in 2027.

Coming Soon - The film currently has no official release date but is expected to hit Netflix in 2027.

WHY:

Variety - The film aims to turn the clock forward beyond the original books, providing a new perspective on the story.

HOW:

Variety - The film is a collaboration between Netflix and Sony Pictures Imageworks, the studio known for producing the most-watched film on Netflix, "Kpop Demon."

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 15:28 UTC)

Netflix is set to produce an animated film titled "Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory," featuring Kit Connor and Taika Waititi in leading roles. This contemporary reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic tale will take place in a modern London setting and aims to provide a fresh perspective on the story, distinct from previous adaptations. While the film is expected to be released in 2027, it is still without an official release date, and it marks a collaboration between Netflix and Sony Pictures Imageworks, the studio behind the hit film "Kpop Demon."