Netflix is developing a new animated take on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, titled Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory, featuring Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka and Kit Connor joining the cast.

Directed by Jared Stern and produced with Sony Pictures Imageworks, the team behind titles like The LEGO Batman Movie and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, with a plan to release in 2027.

A first-look image has been released, showing a contemporary London setting that signals a fresh, modern twist on Wonka’s world.

The filmmakers describe the project as capturing Dahl’s spirit while delivering a bold, fresh, and unhinged adaptation that fits a new generation.

The plot centers on the next generation attempting to enter the factory, echoing the classic warning about greed and mischief with new twists.

Setting shifts to modern London with new characters, presenting a twist on the Wonka saga while honoring the original legacy.

A first image confirms the contemporary London vibe and a project pitched as a fresh, twisted take designed for today’s audience.

A major twist reveals Wonka has served prison time for transforming a child into a blueberry, signaling a darker tone for this adaptation.

Promotional imagery and interviews accompany the first-look reveal, giving context for the film’s ambitious approach.

The official synopsis indicates a teenage Charlie Paley and a sour, divergent take on the classic tale.

The story follows Charlie Paley and friends facing eviction who plan to burglarize Wonka’s factory, with Wonka returning from exile to restore sweetness to a bitter world.

Taika Waititi voices Willy Wonka as the new generation pushes into Wonka’s factory, blending a modern rebellion with the chocolate-world fantasy.