62 Years Later, Willy Wonka Confirms A Return in 2027 With First Look

Image via Paramount Pictures Published Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EST Sam Fang primarily covers news for CBR, with over a decade of experience writing about entertainment and pop culture and degrees in both journalism and art. Sign in to your CBR account Willy Wonka is coming back in 2027 in a way that fans are unlikely to have seen coming. A brand-new adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic story has been confirmed, and the first look is beautiful. Publishers Weekly confirmed that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be released in a new graphic novel format in April 2027. The adaptation comes from Insha Fitzpatrick and is illustrated in full color by Kitt Thomas. The book's cover art was unveiled, highlighting the cute new art style the story will take on when it gets its release in the new year. Dahl's original novel has been translated into sixty languages and sold more than fifty million copies in North America alone. Willy Wonka Returns in Gorgeous New Graphic Novel Adaptation Image via Viking Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Graphic Novel's cover art was designed by art director Kristin Boyle, who also supervised its interior design. In a statement shared by Publishers Weekly, ...