Wonka‘s Rotten Tomatoes score has arrived, and it sets a new franchise record. Directed by Paul King, the upcoming movie is based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by author Roald Dahl and serves as an origin story for the iconic chocolatier, Willy Wonka. The latest adaptation follows two previous takes on the Dahl’s source material, including Mel Stuart’s 1971 classic and Tim Burton’s 2005 film, which starred Johnny Depp.
Now, ahead of the Wonka release date later this month, the film’s Rotten Tomatoes score has arrived. As of this writing, the prequel sits at 80% with 60 reviews. While this score is likely to fluctuate as more reviews are added, it’s currently the lowest-rated of the three adaptations, with 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory leading the pack at 91%, and Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in second place at 83%.
More to come…
Wonka
- Release Date:
- 2023-12-15
- Director:
- Paul King
- Cast:
- Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Timothee Chalamet, Jim Carter
- Genres:
- Family, Adventure, Comedy
- Writers:
- Paul King, Simon Farnaby
- Summary:
- Warner Bros. announced that the studio will release Wonka, a prequel film set in the years prior to the opening of Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory. It will follow the adventures of a young Willy Wonka, a character who originated in Roald Dahl’s 1964 book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Willy Wonka has since been adapted to live-action, with Gene Wilder’s 1971 portrayal of the character perhaps being the most popular.For now, the plot details for Wonka are relatively scarce. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. The film will be directed by Paul King.
- Budget:
- $125 million
- Studio(s):
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distributor(s):
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- prequel(s):
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
