Timothée Chalamet enchants in the first trailer for 'Wonka'

In theaters next year, the new film from Paul King invites you to a world of pure imagination.

"A double huh."

The first trailer for Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl's novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has dropped. It's directed by Paul King, who ardent cinephiles will know from his — and I say this without a lick of irony or sarcasm — distinguished work with the Paddington films.

Any previous reservation about Timothée Chalamet's take on the fantastical chocolatier, too, should be lost: If we go by the selected moments featured in this initial trailer, it looks like Timmy has this one in the bag.

Warner Bros. also shared a vibrant one-sheet for the film, which you can check out right after the bump.

The official poster for Paul King's Wonka (2023). ©Warner Bros.

Wonka opens in U.S. theaters on December 15th, 2023. For us here in the Philippines, the film will open on January 8th, a few weeks late, to give way for the upcoming 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Watch the full trailer here:

The official trailer for Wonka (2023). ©Warner Bros.