Does It Have New Scenes & When Is It In Theaters Again?

Henry Selick’s animated dark fantasy horror movie Coraline is receiving new theatrical re-releases for its remastered version, which includes some exciting updates from the original film. From the director behind Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach, Coraline premiered in 2009 to significant critical acclaim and a successful theatrical run, accumulating over $120 million at the worldwide box office. The stop-motion animated movie follows the title character as she discovers an alternate universe behind a secret door in her home, which leads to sinister developments that she must set right.

After being nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2010 Oscars, Coraline has continued to garner a greater following and respect in the 14 years since its original release. Celebrating the acclaimed film with a freshly remastered version, Coraline received a limited two-day theatrical re-release through Fathom Events on August 14 and 15. Following its two-day success at the box office in 2023, the remastered version of Coraline will be returning to theaters again for a limited time later this month with slight differences from the original film.

No, Coraline’s Remastered Version Doesn’t Have New Scenes

Coraline’s remastered version sadly doesn’t include new scenes to watch for the first time in theaters. While the original Coraline featured deleted scenes in its DVD extras, such as a sequence in which Coraline’s real dad makes her a gross dinner, the remastered version of the film doesn’t incorporate these cut features. Rather, the new features in Coraline (Remastered) refer to enhancements such as the 2009 movie being re-colored and upgraded for IMAX and 4K UHD viewing.

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The remastered version of Coraline seen in theaters also includes some never-before-seen footage of the creation of various LAIKA-produced movies that include Henry Selick’s 2009 hit. While Coraline’s runtime is unchanged in the remastered version, the feature on LAIKA’s behind-the-scenes productions arrives after the 2009 movie’s credits. Ultimately, the version of Coraline being screened in theaters in 2023 is largely the same as the movie that hit theaters in 2009, but has visual enhancements that make for a more enjoyable viewing experience in 2023. Given how important Selick’s twisted, enchanting visuals are to Coraline’s dark fantasy story, the re-coloring and visual upgrades on the big screen make it worth the watch in theaters.

Coraline Will Be In Theaters Again On August 28, 2023

For those who missed out on Coraline’s re-release on August 14 and 15, the film is returning to theaters for an additional two days this month. In what is being celebrated by Fathom Events as the “Coraline Encore,” the remastered version will be back in theaters on August 28 and 29. Though Disney’s Haunted Mansion remake bombed in theaters, the overall success of horror at the 2023 box office makes it no surprise that Coraline’s re-release is being awarded another short run. For its additional two days in theaters on August 28 and 29, Coraline will be showing in participating local theaters and global chains like AMC and Cinemark. Fathom Events’ website also includes a section on where to find theater locations showing Coraline’s remastered version on these upcoming dates.

Why Coraline Released In Theaters Again After 15 Years

Nearly 15 years after its original premiere, Coraline is being re-released in theaters to celebrate the film and showcase behind-the-scenes archive footage from other LAIKA productions. Coraline was the production company’s first feature film release, followed by movies like ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings, and Missing Link. Considering Coraline remains LAIKA’s most critically acclaimed feature and holds the studio’s highest box office record, the 2009 movie was a fitting choice to re-release while unveiling new footage from the production company’s many stop-motion animation creations.

Coraline’s Re-Release Has Been A Box Office Success

Unexpectedly, Coraline has become a massive hit at the box office for summer 2023. In its limited two-day release, Coraline has already amassed $5 million at the box office, leading Fathom Events to announce additional showings due to popular demand. Though Coraline made approximately $124 million during its original theatrical run, the movie had a budget of around $60 million, so it only made a small – if any – profit the first time around. As such, its high-demand theatrical success 14 years later is a welcome surprise.

With two more dates being added onto Coraline’s limited 2023 re-release and more online buzz from its box office earnings, the August 28 and 29 showings could prove to be even more fruitful for the 2009 animated movie. In only four days total, not to mention the fact that the showings are only on Mondays and Tuesdays, Coraline could shockingly manage to add over $10 million to its lifelong box office accumulation. Coraline’s unprecedented re-release success may also inspire Fathom Events to hold more limited theatrical returns for other dark stop-motion animated features, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, or Guillermo del Toro’s 2022 Netflix film Pinocchio.

Source: Fathom Events