We have a longer look into the world of Laika’s new movie, Wildwood, and the location of Pittock Mansion, where it seems to take place, and how it’s based on a real place in Oregon.
Step into the shadows of Pittock Mansion, one of Portland’s most iconic landmarks, reimagined from the ground up for Wildwood. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette, LAIKA’s artists and artisans reveal how they transformed a historic home into a symbol of mystery, power, and magic.
For more than a decade, LAIKA’s craftspeople have been shaping the world of Wildwood through meticulous hand-built sets, intricate animation, and boundless imagination. Pittock Mansion becomes more than brick and stone: it becomes a gateway into a realm where humans and animals live hand in paw and talon… a world of secrets waiting to be uncovered.
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This is where every surface is sculpted by human hands.
Every detail carries a story.
Every shadow invites discovery.
This is Where Mystery Dwells.
From director Travis Knight, Wildwood is based on the bestselling novel by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
Watch the behind-the-scenes look:
And a smaller behind-the-scenes from the social pages:
Mystery has a home. Welcome to Pittock Mansion, reborn for Wildwood by LAIKA’s master craftspeople. Stay tuned for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world of Wildwood on our YouTube channel tomorrow. #Wildwood #LAIKAstudios #WhereMysteryDwells pic.twitter.com/OKVtuTL0zR
— LAIKA (@LAIKAStudios) January 14, 2026
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