Recent pre-sales momentum and glowing critical reception have tightened trader consensus around a mid-teens opening for Laika’s stop-motion epic *Wildwood*, with the 12M-14M bracket holding a narrow lead in implied probability. Early forecasts had dipped as low as 6M-10M, but improved tracking, strong Thursday previews near 1M, and comparisons to the studio’s prior highs like *The Boxtrolls* (17.3M) have lifted sentiment. The PG-13 rating and crowded weekend slate featuring DC’s *Clayface* create uncertainty between a modest debut and a record-setter for the studio, while excellent reviews position it as an awards contender. Final numbers will hinge on word-of-mouth and audience turnout for the ambitious fantasy.