Directing
Chris Appelhans
Born April 28, 1980 · Firth, Idaho, USA (age 46)
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's bo…
Known For
Coraline · 2009Coraline
★ 7.92009
MovieAnimationFamily
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
KPop Demon Hunters · 2025KPop Demon Hunters
★ 8.02025
MovieFantasyMusic
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
The Princess and the Frog · 2009The Princess and the Frog
★ 7.22009
MovieAnimationRomance
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
Fantastic Mr. Fox · 2009Fantastic Mr. Fox
★ 7.82009
MovieAdventureAnimation
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
Puss in Boots · 2011Puss in Boots
★ 6.62011
MovieActionAdventure
Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. This is the true story of The Cat, The Myth, The Legend... The Boots.
Monster House · 2006Monster House
★ 6.72006
MovieAnimationComedy
Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.
Rise of the Guardians · 2012Rise of the Guardians
★ 7.42012
MovieActionAdventure
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
Wish Dragon · 2021Wish Dragon
★ 7.82021
MovieAnimationFamily
Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.
Movies
Coraline · 2009Coraline
★ 7.92009
MovieAnimationFamily
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
KPop Demon Hunters · 2025KPop Demon Hunters
★ 8.02025
MovieFantasyMusic
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
The Princess and the Frog · 2009The Princess and the Frog
★ 7.22009
MovieAnimationRomance
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
Fantastic Mr. Fox · 2009Fantastic Mr. Fox
★ 7.82009
MovieAdventureAnimation
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
Puss in Boots · 2011Puss in Boots
★ 6.62011
MovieActionAdventure
Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. This is the true story of The Cat, The Myth, The Legend... The Boots.
Monster House · 2006Monster House
★ 6.72006
MovieAnimationComedy
Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.
Rise of the Guardians · 2012Rise of the Guardians
★ 7.42012
MovieActionAdventure
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
Wish Dragon · 2021Wish Dragon
★ 7.82021
MovieAnimationFamily
Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.
City of Ember · 2008City of Ember
★ 6.42008
MovieAdventureFamily
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers, in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, before the the lights go out forever.
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters SequelUntitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
MovieFantasyMusic
The second installment in the franchise. Plot TBA.
Wish Dragon 2Wish Dragon 2
MovieAnimationComedy
The sequel to the 2021 film. Plot TBA.
