Wonka

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Wonka

PG

Released Dec 15, 2023

1h 56m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Fantasy

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Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

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Critics Consensus

With director Paul King at the helm and some solid new songs at the ready, the warmly old-fashioned Wonka puts a suitably sweet spin on the classic character while still leaving some room for the source material's darker undertones.

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As long as you go in ready to take it on its own terms, Wonka is a funny, heartwarming musical that dreams up a new origin story for a classic character.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

It doesn't come close to the Gene Wilder original - but this prequel is knowing, fantastical, and full of heart.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Wonka, like the Paddington films is something special in its own right, a labour of love from a team who have spared no expense or effort to give us all a Christmas treat. So come along one and all, bring the grandparents or the grandkids.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 21, 2023

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

At its best, “Wonka” can be melt-in-your-mouth fun, but what it lacks is weirdness — the very thing that made Dahl’s stories, and the earlier “Wonka” movies, so memorable.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 20, 2023

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Wonka succeeds as both a heartwarming origin story and a whimsical musical. It blends fantasy with a deeper exploration of the character’s past, providing a satisfying backdrop to the eccentric chocolatier we all know and love.

Jul 29, 2025

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Guillermo Troncoso

Screen Realm

An entertaining, sweet film propelled by imagination and an infectious sense of fun.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 29, 2025

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Emmet Asher-Perrin

Reactor

As a film, Wonka is trying to have it several ways: It wants to be a classic musical. It want to be a prequel. It wants to be a heartwarming tale of those in need for once triumphing over avarice. It probably wants to start a franchise, too.

Jul 28, 2025

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Anthony S

amazing. incredible. more please

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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natalie

This was a dumb movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Tristan

Great movie little confused at first though but it eventually makes sense at the end !

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Stevean G

had the charm of the original and did a decent job telling an origin story but felt rushed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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david

Cmon it’s wonky good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Sam

So fantastic and beautiful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Willy Wonka

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Synopsis

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

Director: Paul King
Producer: David Heyman, Alexandra Derbyshire, Luke Kelly
Screenwriter: Simon Farnaby, Paul King
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Heyday Films
Rating: PG (Some Violence|Mild Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 30, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $218.4M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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