Missing Link (2019)

Missing Link is a 2019 American stop-motion animated adventure comedy film written and directed by Chris Butler. It features the voices of Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldaña, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, David Walliams, Timothy Olyphant, Matt Lucas, Amrita Acharia, and Zach Galifianakis. The plot follows Mr. Link, a Sasquatch who, with the help of British explorers Sir Lionel Frost and Adelina Fortnight, travels to the Himalayas to meet his Yeti cousins.

Development on a new animated Laika film on began in April 2018, with Butler to direct and write the project and the voice cast announced. In May 2018, additional voice cast were announced, with the title being revealed. In June 2018, Laika announced a release date in April 2019. Production was reportedly underway by May 2018 with Laika's artists having constructed over 110 sets with 65 unique locations for the film. Carter Burwell composed the film's musical score. With a budget of $100 million, Missing Link is the most expensive stop-motion animated film of all time.

Missing Link premiered in New York City on April 7, 2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 12, 2019 by United Artists Releasing. It was a box-office failure, grossing $26 million against its $100 million budget, and losing $101 million. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its animation and its lighter-hearted tone compared to other Laika works. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, making it the first non-CGI animated film to win in the category. It also received a nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature.