Netflix reveals first image and 2027 release window for Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory and it'll put a deliciously sour twist on Roald Dahl's classic tale

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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15:38 +0000

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Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory will taste sweet to some fans, but sour to others.

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The animated movie, whose development is being helmed by Sony Pictures Imageworks, aka the studio by Netflix juggernaut Kpop Demon Hunters and the critically-acclaimed Spider-Verse films, will drop exclusively on the world's best streaming service in 2027. The forthcoming film will put a deliciously sour spin on Dahl's oft-adapted literary work, too indeed, it'll see the factory's whimsical owner Willy Wonka lock horns with a teenage version of Charlie, the child protagonist of Dahl's best-selling novel. Article
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As part of the announcement, Netflix revealed the first piece of artwork for the flick. The image, which you've already seen above, shows a lollipop-holding silhouetted individual staring at the eponymous, color-drenched sweet-producing plant.

Furthermore, Netflix confirmed the first two actors who'll lend their voices to Willy Wonka and Charlie in its feature film reimagining. The
multi-talented Taika Waititi will star and executively produce Charlie Vs.
the Chocolate Factory (Image credit: Kate Green/Stringer) Taika Waititi, who some readers will know from his work on Marvel movies Thor: Ragnarok and
Thor: Love and Thunder , as well as other projects including Jojo Rabbit , What We Do In the Shadows , and Our Flag Means Death , will voice the
infamous chocolatier. Meanwhile, Heartstopper 's Kit Connor will take on the role as the antagonistic Charlie.

Here's the official story synopsis for Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory
that, unlike its literary inspiration, will also be set in present day
London: "Willy Wonka has spent the years since the Golden Ticket contest behind bars (not the chocolate kind) for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

"Having served his time, Wonka returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world. But, one thing stands in his way:
teenager Charlie Paley and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of rotten kids plot to break into the factory, nab a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes. But, like many before them who enter the fantastical world of the factory, these kids are in for a bit more than they can chew..." Kit Connor (left) will voice an aged-up version of the original story's protagonist Charlie (Image credit: Netflix) Jared Stern ( The LEGO Batman Movie, Green Eggs and Ham ) and Elaine Bogan (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Spirit Untamed) are on board as the movie's directors. Waititi will executively produce the film with the aid of Oscar winner Aron Warner ( Shrek ) and fellow producer Timothy Yoo ( Back to the Outback , Green Eggs and Ham ).

"Our directors, Jared and Elaine, have a bold vision befitting this new adventure whilst remaining sympathetic to the legacy, and I'm thrilled to
play my part in bringing Willy Wonka to life in animated form," Waititi said in a statement. "He is so special to me, and the opportunity to voice such an iconic, eccentric candy genius if a little mischievous at times is hugely exciting."

Having acquired the Roald Dahl Company in 2021, Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory will be the next Netflix adaptation that's based on the Dutch
author's hugely successful body of work. So far, the entertainment giant has released live-action productions Roald Dahls Matilda the Musical and The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar short story anthology, plus an animated take
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