Chris Appelhans
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's...
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's...
Known For
Cast Credits
Wish Dragon
as Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)
Crew Credits
KPop Demon Hunters
Director
Wish Dragon
Director
Rise of the Guardians
Additional Writing
Puss in Boots
Visual Development
The Princess and the Frog
Visual Development
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Art Department Manager
Coraline
Art Department Manager
City of Ember
Conceptual Design
Monster House
Conceptual Design
Wish Dragon 2
Writer