The first 'Wolfwalkers' trailer is magical, terrifying, and exciting at the same time

Wolfwalkers Key Art
Wolfwalkers Key Art (Image credit: Apple TV+)

What you need to know

  • The first trailer for Apple TV+ feature "Wolfwalkers" is now on YouTube.
  • "Wolfwalkers" is based on Irish legend.
  • It looks stunning.

The first trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ feature "Wolfwalkers" is now available for us on YouTube and it's quite the watch.

Based on an Irish legend and set in 17th century Ireland, the feature includes all of the folklore, magic, and tension that you might expect – all wrapped up in a hand-drawn art style that will capture the imagination.

In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh's missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the WOLFWALKERS and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

"Wolfwalkers" will land on Apple TV+ on December 11, just in time to settle down in a nice, cozy room with the family. I have a feeling this will be best watched with a cup of hot chocolate and the fire blazing.

Viewers will need an Apple TV+ subscription to enjoy 'Wolfwalkers". Priced at $4.99 per month, and with new content being added all the time, it could be the best money you spend this month.

Oliver Haslam
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Oliver Haslam has written about Apple and the wider technology business for more than a decade with bylines on How-To Geek, PC Mag, iDownloadBlog, and many more. He has also been published in print for Macworld, including cover stories. At iMore, Oliver is involved in daily news coverage and, not being short of opinions, has been known to 'explain' those thoughts in more detail, too. Having grown up using PCs and spending far too much money on graphics card and flashy RAM, Oliver switched to the Mac with a G5 iMac and hasn't looked back. Since then he's seen the growth of the smartphone world, backed by iPhone, and new product categories come and go. Current expertise includes iOS, macOS, streaming services, and pretty much anything that has a battery or plugs into a wall. Oliver also covers mobile gaming for iMore, with Apple Arcade a particular focus. He's been gaming since the Atari 2600 days and still struggles to comprehend the fact he can play console quality titles on his pocket computer.