: Critics from Common Sense Media and GenderGP praised the film's inclusive cast, including Raúl , the first trans character in a mainstream stop-motion feature. Review: Wendell & Wild (Henry Selick, 2022)
: Selick continues to push the boundaries of stop-motion. The character designs by Argentinian artist Pablo Lobato are angular and mesmerising, deliberately keeping the puppet seams visible to celebrate the "handmade" feel.
: Kat Elliot is a refreshing protagonist—a tough, Afropunk-inspired teen with green hair and platform boots who carries the film’s emotional weight.