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 | Tech Radar

Overview

News, deals, reviews, guides and more on the newest computing gadgets

Start exploring exclusive deals, expert advice and more

Details

Unlock and manage exclusive Techradar member rewards.

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

Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory is set to come out sometime in 2027 (Image credit: Netflix)

Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.

Netflix has unveiled its fresh take on Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Arriving in 2027, the animated movie is called Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory

Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Thor: Ragnarok's Taika Waititi voice its leads

Netflix has officially unveiled Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory, its lip-smacking fresh take on Roald Dahl's iconic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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.

Netflix reveals first images and cast details for sci-fi detective movie Ray Gunn

Netflix releases first trailer for Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan's new movie Swapped

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 — release date, trailer, cast, plot, and everything we know about the Netflix spin-off

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.

"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 Dahl’s Matilda the Musical and The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar short story anthology, plus an animated take on The Twits.

Follow Tech Radar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.

As Tech Radar's senior entertainment reporter, Tom covers all of the latest movies, TV shows, and streaming service news that you need to know about. You'll regularly find him writing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and many other topics of interest.

An NCTJ-accredited journalist, Tom also writes reviews, analytical articles, opinion pieces, and interview-led features on the biggest franchises, actors, directors and other industry leaders. You may see his quotes pop up in the odd official Marvel Studios video, too, such as this Moon Knight TV spot.

Away from work, Tom can be found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, reading the many unread books on his shelf, staying fit at the gym, and petting every dog he comes across.

Got a scoop, interesting story, or an intriguing angle on the latest news in entertainment? Feel free to drop him a line.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

1 Two years in the making: Canva AI 2.0 required an entire re-architecturing effort, and its yours to try if you can find the easter egg

2'AI-crawled sites generate 320% more human traffic': An interview with Duda's Oded Ouaknine on the future of AEO

3 Autonomous agentic assistants are at an 'absolute early adopter stage': Scheduling in Canva AI 2.0 is about to "democratize" that

4 De'Longhi's super-smart new coffee maker that 'learns' your favorite hot and cold drinks, and brews them in moments

5 Whoop is moving beyond wearables to test your blood, integrating the results with its AI-powered app — and its latest evolution is smarter than ever

Tech Radar is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Key Takeaways

• News, deals, reviews, guides and more on the newest computing gadgets

• Start exploring exclusive deals, expert advice and more

• Unlock and manage exclusive Techradar member rewards

• Netflix reveals first image and 2027 release window for Charlie Vs

• Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination