Wonka Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 12, 2023

Wonka

Release Date: Friday, December 15, 2023 Theaters

Director: Paul King

Starring: Timothee Chalamet • Olivia Colman • Rich Fulcher • Jim Carter • Rowan Atkinson

PG Adventure N/A

4 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An origin story that explores the vivid, mythical beginnings of the imaginative young inventor before he becomes the renowned scrumdiddlyumptious Mozart of chocolate.

Adventure Family Fantasy Prequel

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Who stars in Wonka – Cast List

T
Timothee Chalamet
... Willy Wonka

Marty Supreme, Dune: Part Three
O
Olivia Colman
Jimpa, The Roses
R
Rich Fulcher
High Road
Jim Carter
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Downton Abbey: A New Era
Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Bean's Holiday, Love Actually
M
Mathew Baynton
T
Tom Davis
Ladies First
S
Simon Farnaby
S
Sally Hawkins
... Willy Wonka's mother

Bring Her Back, Paddington 2
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
The Sheep Detectives, Apartment 7A
P
Paterson Joseph
The Velveteen Rabbit
Keegan-Michael Key
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Play Dirty

Who is making Wonka – Crew List

A look at Wonka behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul King last helmed Paddington 2 and Paddington. The film's writer Simon Rich last penned An American Pickle and Elliot Allagash.

Director: Paul King
Screenwriters: Simon Rich
Paul King
Producers: Alexandra Derbyshire
David Heyman
Luke Kelly
Michael Siegel

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures

Production – What we know about the Wonka

Key Facts

A prequel that takes place before the events of Roald Dahl’s book Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
The film is based on characters by Roald Dahl, inspired especially by one of Dahl’s most beloved characters, Willy Wonka, and takes place before the events of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Called a reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Hollywood Reporter, 2/12/18).
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka IP from the Roald Dahl estate (Hollywood Reporter, 10/19/16).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2023

Completed

Changed Wonka movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2021

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now filming in the UK.

Jan 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Simon Rich will write the script.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some violence, mild language and thematic elements
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Willy Wonka
Language: English

Wonka Trailers and Clips

Wonka

Official Trailer #2

Wonka

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Wonka Release Date: When was the film released?

Wonka was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 15 , 2023. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including The Family Plan, American Fiction and Finestkind.

The estimated home release date for Wonka is currently being determined. Stay tuned!