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Teen Wolf (franchise)

The Teen Wolf franchise consists of American supernatural-teen drama installments released through various media including: two theatrical films and an animated television series based on the movies; a live-action reboot show, its streaming exclusive movie continuation, and a spin-off series which follows the ending of the film. Based on an original story by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman, the plot of each release centers around adolescent individuals who are not a part of the popular crowd amongst their peers, whose lives change once they become werewolves allowing them to gain superhuman abilities through supernatural means. The franchise additionally includes a 1989 standalone spin-off film that was initially released in theaters which centers around a teenage witch, as well as its stage musical adaptation.

Teen Wolf
Original logo of the franchise, as released in 1985.
Based onTeen Wolf
by Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman
Release date
1985–present
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$9.5 million (3 films)
Box office$41 million (3 films)

The franchise has been met with mixed reception critically.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The 1985 original movie was met with a muddled critical acknowledgement with mixed praise upon release,[7] while conversely its sequel received mostly negative response.[8] Despite this, both films turned a profit at the box office for the studio.[9][10] The 1989 standalone spin-off movie was a critical and financial failure upon release, though subsequent re-releases as well as television airings have accumulated a strong fanbase,[11] with the film earning its status as a cult classic by modern analysis.[12] The animated series was produced by one of Hanna-Barbera's animation studios and received warm reception from viewers, which lead to a second season being greenlit and developed to include the lead characters of the original movies meeting on screen.[13] The reimagied dark and gritty live-action reboot television series received positive reception from critics and audiences alike,[5] allowing the network to renew the show for six seasons.[14] The 2023 revival streaming film which continued the story from the series was also met with mixed reception from critics who ranged from praising its use of fan service,[15][16] to critiquing its delivery.[17]

Films edit

Film U.S.
release date
Director Screenwriter(s) Story by Producers
Teen Wolf August 23, 1985 (1985-08-23) Rod Daniel Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman Thomas Coleman, Mark Levinson, George W. Perkins, Michael Rosenblatt and Scott M. Rosenfelt
Teen Wolf Too November 20, 1987 (1987-11-20) Christopher Leitch R. Timothy Kring Joseph Loeb III & Matthew Weisman Kent Bateman
Teen Wolf: The Movie January 26, 2023 (2023-01-26) Russell Mulcahy Jeff Davis Jeff Davis, Tyler Hoechlin, Tyler Posey, Mike Elliott and Blaine Williams

Teen Wolf (1985) edit

Scott Howard, a socially awkward but smart high school student, struggles to fit in with his peers. Though he is successful in his education, he has a hard time fitting in. After some unusual changes in his physique cause him to question his reality, his entire life changes when his father Harold tells him that he is experiencing lyncanthropy due to a family curse. Scott resolves to use his newfound strength and agility to his advantage, by joining the school basketball team. He quickly becomes a valuable player and an all-star athlete on the team, gaining the affection of his long-time romantic interest Pamela Wells. Just as their romance begins to thrive and he begins find the attention of his classmates that he's always wanted, he begins to question their sincerity. As Scott wonders when he can begin to understand himself, he must decide whether his popularity or his secret true-self is most important.[18][7]

Teen Wolf Too (1987) edit

Todd Howard is unpopular and uncoordinated, but like his cousin Scott he is exceptionally advanced and adept in his studies. When he discovers that he too has the hereditary nature of a lycan, his life changes and he begins to realize the social acceptance and praise he has always wanted. With his increased physical strength, Todd quickly becomes an athletic star boxing contender. Following some outstanding physical feats during some fight matches, he receives a college scholarship on the condition that he wins an upcoming boxing championship. Alongside the fame and recognition, Todd acquires the attention of the university's attractive women as well. Despite this, he begins to wonder if the cost of stardom is really what he truly desires in his life.[8][19][20]

Teen Wolf: The Movie (2022) edit

Following the events of the television series, Scott McCall who was once an adolescent alpha werewolf among his pack, must rise to the occasion and overcome all odds when a new wicked threat gains power. Beacon Hill is no longer safe to its residents, as the enemy begins to build a team of returning horrific shapeshifting creatures; an army including banshees, werecoyotes, hellhounds, and kitsunes, among others. Once again serving as a leader, Scott races to find a way to defeat the most powerful growing evil he has ever encountered, with the help of old friends and a group of new allies to aid him in his battle.[15][21][22][23][17][24][16]

Potential future edit

In January 2023, Davis stated that he was open to developing future projects but that their realizing depends on the reception of Teen Wolf: The Wolf.[25] He stated that the future of the franchise would center around the son of the character Derek Hale, named Eli (portrayed by Vince Mattis);[26] while announcing that discussions for sequel films, as well as additional television shows have been discussed. The filmmaker stated that the associated studios look to Teen Wolf as a significant source for franchise expansion, attributing the resurgence of popularity to streaming media. He expressed interest in featuring additional characters from the series that didn't appear in the film, while again stating that Eli Hale is intended to be the "new teen wolf".[27][28] The same month Tyler Posey and Crystal Reed expressed excitement for reprising their starring roles again, with interest in exploring the adult experiences of the characters in the future. Davis additionally stated that he is interested in overseeing future installments being developed by other writers developing future installments, with him overseeing the franchise in a shepherding role instead.[29]

Television edit

Series Season(s) Episode(s) Originally released Showrunner Executive producer(s) Status
First released Last released Network
Teen Wolf: The Animated Series 2 21 September 13, 1986 (1986-09-13) November 7, 1987 (1987-11-07) CBS David Kent Jonathan Dana, Buzz Potamkin Ended
Teen Wolf 6 100 June 26, 2011 (2011-06-26) September 24, 2017 (2017-09-24) MTV Jeff Davis Jeff Davis, Marty Adelstein, René Echevarria, Michael Thorn, Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Russell Mulcahy, Joseph P. Genier, Tim Andrew, Karen Gorodetzky Ended

Teen Wolf: The Animated Series (1986–1987) edit

Scott Howard, is an upstanding and well-behaved young man who deals with a frightening situation that includes a family secret. Due to a curse upon his progenitors, his entire family consists of werewolves, and hide their true nature while in public. Through the difficulties of adolescence Scott confides in his closest friends, and trusts that they will help him in any unexpecting event that he begins to transform and "wolf out" in the presence of others.[30][13][31]

Teen Wolf (2011–2017) edit

Developed as a reboot of the franchise, Teen Wolf was produced by MTV and debuted in 2011. Created, written, and helmed by Jeff Davis, the series plot centered around a high school student named Scott McCall who is lacking in status amongst his contemporaries. He lives in the fictional city of Beacon Hills in California with his mother, and seeks for ways to thrive amongst his class. One night his life is completely changed after receiving a bite from an alpha werewolf. Gaining superhuman abilities and supernatural gifts, McCall starts to gain the attention he always wanted of those around him including his love interest named Allison Argent. Unfortunately for him, she is the daughter in a family of werewolf hunters. With the help of his best friend Stiles, Scott uses his wolf-form to protect his hometown from the evil creatures and entities that are drawn to it. As they combat the hoard of spooky assailants, they form a group of friends to aid them in defending their city; including a banshee named Lydia, a natural born werewolf named Derek, a werecoyote named Malia, a kitsune named Kira, and a younger werewolf named Liam. All the while Scott fights to protect his family, his friends, and the citizens of his town.[32][33]

Digital series edit

Series Season(s) Episode(s) Originally released Showrunner Executive producer
First released Last released Network
Teen Wolf: Search for a Cure 1 6 June 29, 2011 (2011-06-29) July 25, 2011 (2011-07-25) AT&T,
MTV.com
Jeff Davis

A short-form digital series titled, Teen Wolf: Search for a Cure was released in 2011. The series was written and helmed by Jeff Davis, and stars Tyler Posey and Dylan O'Brien reprising their respective roles from the Teen Wolf series. The plot runs simultaneously with the first season of the television series, and centers around best friends Scott McCall and Stiles Stilinski, and their search for a cure to the curse of the werewolf bite that has changed McCall. The search brings the pair in contact with Dr. Conrad Fenris. The digi-series was a joint-venture production between MEC Entertainment, Generate Studios, AT&T, and MTV; while distribution was handled in collaboration by AT&T's social media page, as well as MTV's official website.[34][35]

Principal cast and characters edit

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Character Film Television Digital
Teen Wolf
(1985)
Teen Wolf Too Teen Wolf: The Movie Teen Wolf:
The Animated Series
Teen Wolf
(2011-2017)
Teen Wolf:
Search for a Cure
Scott Howard Michael J. Fox Michael J. FoxP   Townsend ColemanV
Di Rudder[a]
 
Harold Howard James Hampton   James HamptonV  
Todd Howard   Jason Bateman   Christopher Barzman[36]  
Lupe Howard   Sherry LynnV  
Grandpa Howard   Stacy Keach Sr.V  
Grandma Howard   June ForayV  
Rupert "Stiles" Stilinski Jerry Levine Stuart Fratkin   Donald MostV  
Chubby Mark Holton   Mark HoltonV  
Lisa "Boof" Marconi Susan Ursitti   Jeannie EliasV  
Robert "Bobby" Finstock Jay Tarses Paul Sand  
Pamela Wells Lorie Griffin   Ellen GerstellV  
Mick McAllister Mark Arnold   Craig ShefferV  
Scott McCall   Tyler Posey   Tyler Posey Tyler Posey
Allison Argent   Crystal Reed   Crystal Reed  
Stiles Stilinski   Dylan O'Brien   Dylan O'Brien Dylan O'Brien
Derek Hale   Tyler Hoechlin   Tyler Hoechlin  
Lydia Martin   Holland Roden   Holland Roden  
Jackson Whittemore   Colton Haynes   Colton Haynes  
Malia Tate   Shelley Hennig   Shelley Hennig  
Kira Yukimura   Arden Cho  
Liam Dunbar   Dylan Sprayberry   Dylan Sprayberry  
Noah Stilinsk   Linden Ashby   Linden Ashby  
Melissa McCall   Melissa Ponzio   Melissa Ponzio  
Chris Argent   JR Bourne   JR Bourne  
Dr. Conrad Fenris John Posey

Additional crew and production details edit

Film Crew/Detail
Composer(s) Cinematographer(s) Editor(s) Production
companies
Distributing
company
Running time
Teen Wolf Miles Goodman Tim Suhrstedt Lois Freeman-Fox Atlantic Releasing Corporation,
Wolfkill Productions
Atlantic Entertainment 92 mins
Teen Wolf
(The Animated Series)
Richard Kosinski, Wells Christie, James Donnellan, David Kitay, John Lewis Parker, and Sam Winans Production manager:
Wayne Dearing
Creative director:
Chris Cuddington
Robert Ciaglia, Judith Burke, and Dennis Phillips Southern Star Productions,
Hanna-Barbera Australia,
Clubhouse Pictures,
Atlantic Entertainment Group,
The Kushner-Locke Company
Columbia Broadcasting System,
MGM Television
10 hrs 30 mins
(30 minute episodes)
Teen Wolf Too Mark Goldenberg Jules Brenner Raja Gosnell, Steven Polivka,
Harvey Rosenstock & Kim Secrist
Atlantic Entertainment Group Atlantic Entertainment 94 mins
Teen Wolf
(TV series)
Dino Meneghin Jonathan Hall, Rich Paisley, and David Daniel Gabriel Flemming, Alyssa Clark, Gregory Cusumano,
Edward R. Abroms, David Daniel, Kim Powell, and Kevin Mock
MGM Television,
MTV Production Development,
Adelstein Productions,
DiGa Vision,
First Cause Inc.,
Lost Marbles Television,
Siesta Productions
MGM Domestic Television Distribution,
MTV
66 hrs 40 mins
(40 minute episodes)
Teen Wolf:
Search for a Cure
Jeff Davis AT&T,
MTV Entertainment Studios,
MEC Entertainment,
Generate Studios
AT&T,
MTV.com
18 mins
(3 minute episodes)
Teen Wolf:
The Movie
David Daniel Edward R. Abroms & Gregory Cusumano MTV Entertainment Studios,
MGM Television,
Orion Television,
First Cause Inc.,
Capital Arts Entertainment,
Paramount+ Original Films
Paramount+ 2 hrs 20 mins

Reception edit

Box office and financial performance edit

Film Box office gross Box office ranking Video
sales gross
Worldwide total
gross income
Budget Worldwide total
net income
Ref.
North America Other territories All time
North America
All time
worldwide
North America
Teen Wolf $33,086,611 #2,685 #3,947 information not publicly available >$33,086,611 $4,000,000 >$29,086,611 [37][9][38]
Teen Wolf Too $7,888,703 #5,696 #8,204 $68,689 $7,956,689 $3,000,000 $4,956,689 [10][39]
Teen Witch $27,843 information not publicly available information not publicly available information not publicly available >$27,843 $2,500,000 ≥-$2,472,157 [40][41]
Totals $41,003,157 x̄ #2,794 x̄ #4,050 >$68,689 >$41,071,143 $9,500,000 ≥$31,571,143

Critical and public response edit

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic
Teen Wolf 42% (33 reviews)[1] 25/100 (5 reviews)[42]
Teen Wolf: The Animated Series [to be determined][2]
Teen Wolf Too 8% (24 reviews)[3] 8/100 (5 reviews)[43]
Teen Witch 44% (9 reviews)[4] 46/100 (4 reviews)[44]
Teen Wolf (The Series) 81% (88 reviews)[5] 63/100 (22 reviews)[45]
Teen Wolf: Search for a Cure [to be determined][46]
Teen Wolf: The Movie 32% (25 reviews)[6] 51/100 (7 reviews)[47]

Cancelled and repurposed projects edit

Sequel edit

A third film, serving as a sequel to Teen Wolf and Teen Wolf Too, was originally in development with Alyssa Milano cast in the lead role, though it was never officially green-lit by the studio and never materialized.[48]

Related film edit

Film U.S.
release date
Director Screenwriters Producers
Teen Witch April 23, 1989 (1989-04-23) Dorian Walker Robin Menken & Vernon Zimmerman Moshe Diamant, Rafael Eisenman, Alana H. Lambros, Bob Manning and Eduard Sarlai

Originally intended to serve as a spin-off film directly connected to the original two Teen Wolf films, Teen Witch was repurposed to be a standalone story instead. Starring Robyn Lively, the plot, similar in structure to the Teen Wolf movies, centers around an adolescent witch in comedic situations at high school. In addition, the movie also incorporates the use of musical numbers.[48][49][11] Though initially poorly received by critics, the film has since garnered a cult status following midnight theater screenings and its inclusion in ABC Family / Freeform annual 31 Nights of Halloween event.[12][50]

Adaptations edit

In 2007, it was discovered that master audio tapes of the original soundtrack to Teen Wtich had been misplaced. Due to the high demand from the film's growing fanbase for a soundtrack album, Larry and Tom Weir were commissioned by Caption Records to develop new recordings with an all-new cast. Alana Lambros produced the recording with intentions to expand the project into a Broadway stage musical titled Teen Witch: The Musical.[51][52][53][54] The show and its songs were performed at radio station events, parks, and county fairs that summer; despite intentions for a wide release, the stage production never received a large venue debut.[53]

In April 2008, it was announced that United Artists was developing a remake film adaptation. Ashley Tisdale was cast in the leading role as Louise Miller, a successful student lacking in social status who discovers she is the descendant of witches and has mystical abilities. A script was in development at that time.[55][56][57][58]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Rudder performed in the series as the Scott Howard body double, during the live-action/animation hybrid opening sequence.[36]

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The Teen Wolf franchise consists of American supernatural teen drama installments released through various media including two theatrical films and an animated television series based on the movies a live action reboot show its streaming exclusive movie continuation and a spin off series which follows the ending of the film Based on an original story by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman the plot of each release centers around adolescent individuals who are not a part of the popular crowd amongst their peers whose lives change once they become werewolves allowing them to gain superhuman abilities through supernatural means The franchise additionally includes a 1989 standalone spin off film that was initially released in theaters which centers around a teenage witch as well as its stage musical adaptation Teen WolfOriginal logo of the franchise as released in 1985 Based onTeen Wolfby Jeph Loeb amp Matthew WeismanRelease date1985 presentCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget 9 5 million 3 films Box office 41 million 3 films The franchise has been met with mixed reception critically 1 2 3 4 5 6 The 1985 original movie was met with a muddled critical acknowledgement with mixed praise upon release 7 while conversely its sequel received mostly negative response 8 Despite this both films turned a profit at the box office for the studio 9 10 The 1989 standalone spin off movie was a critical and financial failure upon release though subsequent re releases as well as television airings have accumulated a strong fanbase 11 with the film earning its status as a cult classic by modern analysis 12 The animated series was produced by one of Hanna Barbera s animation studios and received warm reception from viewers which lead to a second season being greenlit and developed to include the lead characters of the original movies meeting on screen 13 The reimagied dark and gritty live action reboot television series received positive reception from critics and audiences alike 5 allowing the network to renew the show for six seasons 14 The 2023 revival streaming film which continued the story from the series was also met with mixed reception from critics who ranged from praising its use of fan service 15 16 to critiquing its delivery 17 Contents 1 Films 1 1 Teen Wolf 1985 1 2 Teen Wolf Too 1987 1 3 Teen Wolf The Movie 2022 1 4 Potential future 2 Television 2 1 Teen Wolf The Animated Series 1986 1987 2 2 Teen Wolf 2011 2017 3 Digital series 4 Principal cast and characters 5 Additional crew and production details 6 Reception 6 1 Box office and financial performance 6 2 Critical and public response 7 Cancelled and repurposed projects 7 1 Sequel 7 2 Related film 7 2 1 Adaptations 8 Notes 9 ReferencesFilms editFilm U S release date Director Screenwriter s Story by ProducersTeen Wolf August 23 1985 1985 08 23 Rod Daniel Jeph Loeb amp Matthew Weisman Thomas Coleman Mark Levinson George W Perkins Michael Rosenblatt and Scott M RosenfeltTeen Wolf Too November 20 1987 1987 11 20 Christopher Leitch R Timothy Kring Joseph Loeb III amp Matthew Weisman Kent BatemanTeen Wolf The Movie January 26 2023 2023 01 26 Russell Mulcahy Jeff Davis Jeff Davis Tyler Hoechlin Tyler Posey Mike Elliott and Blaine WilliamsTeen Wolf 1985 edit Main article Teen Wolf Scott Howard a socially awkward but smart high school student struggles to fit in with his peers Though he is successful in his education he has a hard time fitting in After some unusual changes in his physique cause him to question his reality his entire life changes when his father Harold tells him that he is experiencing lyncanthropy due to a family curse Scott resolves to use his newfound strength and agility to his advantage by joining the school basketball team He quickly becomes a valuable player and an all star athlete on the team gaining the affection of his long time romantic interest Pamela Wells Just as their romance begins to thrive and he begins find the attention of his classmates that he s always wanted he begins to question their sincerity As Scott wonders when he can begin to understand himself he must decide whether his popularity or his secret true self is most important 18 7 Teen Wolf Too 1987 edit Main article Teen Wolf Too Todd Howard is unpopular and uncoordinated but like his cousin Scott he is exceptionally advanced and adept in his studies When he discovers that he too has the hereditary nature of a lycan his life changes and he begins to realize the social acceptance and praise he has always wanted With his increased physical strength Todd quickly becomes an athletic star boxing contender Following some outstanding physical feats during some fight matches he receives a college scholarship on the condition that he wins an upcoming boxing championship Alongside the fame and recognition Todd acquires the attention of the university s attractive women as well Despite this he begins to wonder if the cost of stardom is really what he truly desires in his life 8 19 20 Teen Wolf The Movie 2022 edit Main article Teen Wolf The Movie Following the events of the television series Scott McCall who was once an adolescent alpha werewolf among his pack must rise to the occasion and overcome all odds when a new wicked threat gains power Beacon Hill is no longer safe to its residents as the enemy begins to build a team of returning horrific shapeshifting creatures an army including banshees werecoyotes hellhounds and kitsunes among others Once again serving as a leader Scott races to find a way to defeat the most powerful growing evil he has ever encountered with the help of old friends and a group of new allies to aid him in his battle 15 21 22 23 17 24 16 Potential future edit In January 2023 Davis stated that he was open to developing future projects but that their realizing depends on the reception of Teen Wolf The Wolf 25 He stated that the future of the franchise would center around the son of the character Derek Hale named Eli portrayed by Vince Mattis 26 while announcing that discussions for sequel films as well as additional television shows have been discussed The filmmaker stated that the associated studios look to Teen Wolf as a significant source for franchise expansion attributing the resurgence of popularity to streaming media He expressed interest in featuring additional characters from the series that didn t appear in the film while again stating that Eli Hale is intended to be the new teen wolf 27 28 The same month Tyler Posey and Crystal Reed expressed excitement for reprising their starring roles again with interest in exploring the adult experiences of the characters in the future Davis additionally stated that he is interested in overseeing future installments being developed by other writers developing future installments with him overseeing the franchise in a shepherding role instead 29 Television editSeries Season s Episode s Originally released Showrunner Executive producer s StatusFirst released Last released NetworkTeen Wolf The Animated Series 2 21 September 13 1986 1986 09 13 November 7 1987 1987 11 07 CBS David Kent Jonathan Dana Buzz Potamkin EndedTeen Wolf 6 100 June 26 2011 2011 06 26 September 24 2017 2017 09 24 MTV Jeff Davis Jeff Davis Marty Adelstein Rene Echevarria Michael Thorn Tony DiSanto Liz Gateley Russell Mulcahy Joseph P Genier Tim Andrew Karen Gorodetzky EndedTeen Wolf The Animated Series 1986 1987 edit Main article Teen Wolf 1986 TV series Scott Howard is an upstanding and well behaved young man who deals with a frightening situation that includes a family secret Due to a curse upon his progenitors his entire family consists of werewolves and hide their true nature while in public Through the difficulties of adolescence Scott confides in his closest friends and trusts that they will help him in any unexpecting event that he begins to transform and wolf out in the presence of others 30 13 31 Teen Wolf 2011 2017 edit Main article Teen Wolf 2011 TV series Developed as a reboot of the franchise Teen Wolf was produced by MTV and debuted in 2011 Created written and helmed by Jeff Davis the series plot centered around a high school student named Scott McCall who is lacking in status amongst his contemporaries He lives in the fictional city of Beacon Hills in California with his mother and seeks for ways to thrive amongst his class One night his life is completely changed after receiving a bite from an alpha werewolf Gaining superhuman abilities and supernatural gifts McCall starts to gain the attention he always wanted of those around him including his love interest named Allison Argent Unfortunately for him she is the daughter in a family of werewolf hunters With the help of his best friend Stiles Scott uses his wolf form to protect his hometown from the evil creatures and entities that are drawn to it As they combat the hoard of spooky assailants they form a group of friends to aid them in defending their city including a banshee named Lydia a natural born werewolf named Derek a werecoyote named Malia a kitsune named Kira and a younger werewolf named Liam All the while Scott fights to protect his family his friends and the citizens of his town 32 33 Digital series editSeries Season s Episode s Originally released Showrunner Executive producerFirst released Last released NetworkTeen Wolf Search for a Cure 1 6 June 29 2011 2011 06 29 July 25 2011 2011 07 25 AT amp T MTV com Jeff DavisA short form digital series titled Teen Wolf Search for a Cure was released in 2011 The series was written and helmed by Jeff Davis and stars Tyler Posey and Dylan O Brien reprising their respective roles from the Teen Wolf series The plot runs simultaneously with the first season of the television series and centers around best friends Scott McCall and Stiles Stilinski and their search for a cure to the curse of the werewolf bite that has changed McCall The search brings the pair in contact with Dr Conrad Fenris The digi series was a joint venture production between MEC Entertainment Generate Studios AT amp T and MTV while distribution was handled in collaboration by AT amp T s social media page as well as MTV s official website 34 35 Principal cast and characters editList indicator s This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series An empty dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film or that the character s official presence has not yet been confirmed P indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs V indicates a voice only role Y indicates a younger version of the character Character Film Television DigitalTeen Wolf 1985 Teen Wolf Too Teen Wolf The Movie Teen Wolf The Animated Series Teen Wolf 2011 2017 Teen Wolf Search for a CureScott Howard Michael J Fox Michael J FoxP Townsend ColemanVDi Rudder a Harold Howard James Hampton James HamptonV Todd Howard Jason Bateman Christopher Barzman 36 Lupe Howard Sherry LynnV Grandpa Howard Stacy Keach Sr V Grandma Howard June ForayV Rupert Stiles Stilinski Jerry Levine Stuart Fratkin Donald MostV Chubby Mark Holton Mark HoltonV Lisa Boof Marconi Susan Ursitti Jeannie EliasV Robert Bobby Finstock Jay Tarses Paul Sand Pamela Wells Lorie Griffin Ellen GerstellV Mick McAllister Mark Arnold Craig ShefferV Scott McCall Tyler Posey Tyler Posey Tyler PoseyAllison Argent Crystal Reed Crystal Reed Stiles Stilinski Dylan O Brien Dylan O Brien Dylan O BrienDerek Hale Tyler Hoechlin Tyler Hoechlin Lydia Martin Holland Roden Holland Roden Jackson Whittemore Colton Haynes Colton Haynes Malia Tate Shelley Hennig Shelley Hennig Kira Yukimura Arden Cho Liam Dunbar Dylan Sprayberry Dylan Sprayberry Noah Stilinsk Linden Ashby Linden Ashby Melissa McCall Melissa Ponzio Melissa Ponzio Chris Argent JR Bourne JR Bourne Dr Conrad Fenris John PoseyAdditional crew and production details editFilm Crew DetailComposer s Cinematographer s Editor s Production companies Distributing company Running timeTeen Wolf Miles Goodman Tim Suhrstedt Lois Freeman Fox Atlantic Releasing Corporation Wolfkill Productions Atlantic Entertainment 92 minsTeen Wolf The Animated Series Richard Kosinski Wells Christie James Donnellan David Kitay John Lewis Parker and Sam Winans Production manager Wayne Dearing Creative director Chris Cuddington Robert Ciaglia Judith Burke and Dennis Phillips Southern Star Productions Hanna Barbera Australia Clubhouse Pictures Atlantic Entertainment Group The Kushner Locke Company Columbia Broadcasting System MGM Television 10 hrs 30 mins 30 minute episodes Teen Wolf Too Mark Goldenberg Jules Brenner Raja Gosnell Steven Polivka Harvey Rosenstock amp Kim Secrist Atlantic Entertainment Group Atlantic Entertainment 94 minsTeen Wolf TV series Dino Meneghin Jonathan Hall Rich Paisley and David Daniel Gabriel Flemming Alyssa Clark Gregory Cusumano Edward R Abroms David Daniel Kim Powell and Kevin Mock MGM Television MTV Production Development Adelstein Productions DiGa Vision First Cause Inc Lost Marbles Television Siesta Productions MGM Domestic Television Distribution MTV 66 hrs 40 mins 40 minute episodes Teen Wolf Search for a Cure Jeff Davis AT amp T MTV Entertainment Studios MEC Entertainment Generate Studios AT amp T MTV com 18 mins 3 minute episodes Teen Wolf The Movie David Daniel Edward R Abroms amp Gregory Cusumano MTV Entertainment Studios MGM Television Orion Television First Cause Inc Capital Arts Entertainment Paramount Original Films Paramount 2 hrs 20 minsReception editFor more details on the reception of each film see the Reception section on each film s article Box office and financial performance edit Film Box office gross Box office ranking Video sales gross Worldwide totalgross income Budget Worldwide totalnet income Ref North America Other territories All time North America All time worldwide North AmericaTeen Wolf 33 086 611 2 685 3 947 information not publicly available gt 33 086 611 4 000 000 gt 29 086 611 37 9 38 Teen Wolf Too 7 888 703 5 696 8 204 68 689 7 956 689 3 000 000 4 956 689 10 39 Teen Witch 27 843 information not publicly available information not publicly available information not publicly available gt 27 843 2 500 000 2 472 157 40 41 Totals 41 003 157 x 2 794 x 4 050 gt 68 689 gt 41 071 143 9 500 000 31 571 143Critical and public response edit Film Rotten Tomatoes MetacriticTeen Wolf 42 33 reviews 1 25 100 5 reviews 42 Teen Wolf The Animated Series to be determined 2 Teen Wolf Too 8 24 reviews 3 8 100 5 reviews 43 Teen Witch 44 9 reviews 4 46 100 4 reviews 44 Teen Wolf The Series 81 88 reviews 5 63 100 22 reviews 45 Teen Wolf Search for a Cure to be determined 46 Teen Wolf The Movie 32 25 reviews 6 51 100 7 reviews 47 Cancelled and repurposed projects editSequel edit A third film serving as a sequel to Teen Wolf and Teen Wolf Too was originally in development with Alyssa Milano cast in the lead role though it was never officially green lit by the studio and never materialized 48 Related film edit Film U S release date Director Screenwriters ProducersTeen Witch April 23 1989 1989 04 23 Dorian Walker Robin Menken amp Vernon Zimmerman Moshe Diamant Rafael Eisenman Alana H Lambros Bob Manning and Eduard SarlaiOriginally intended to serve as a spin off film directly connected to the original two Teen Wolf films Teen Witch was repurposed to be a standalone story instead Starring Robyn Lively the plot similar in structure to the Teen Wolf movies centers around an adolescent witch in comedic situations at high school In addition the movie also incorporates the use of musical numbers 48 49 11 Though initially poorly received by critics the film has since garnered a cult status following midnight theater screenings and its inclusion in ABC Family Freeform annual 31 Nights of Halloween event 12 50 Adaptations edit In 2007 it was discovered that master audio tapes of the original soundtrack to Teen Wtich had been misplaced Due to the high demand from the film s growing fanbase for a soundtrack album Larry and Tom Weir were commissioned by Caption Records to develop new recordings with an all new cast Alana Lambros produced the recording with intentions to expand the project into a Broadway stage musical titled Teen Witch The Musical 51 52 53 54 The show and its songs were performed at radio station events parks and county fairs that summer despite intentions for a wide release the stage production never received a large venue debut 53 In April 2008 it was announced that United Artists was developing a remake film adaptation Ashley Tisdale was cast in the leading role as Louise Miller a successful student lacking in social status who discovers she is the descendant of witches and has mystical abilities A script was in development at that time 55 56 57 58 Notes edit Rudder performed in the series as the Scott Howard body double during the live action animation hybrid opening sequence 36 References edit a b Teen Wolf 1985 Rotten Tomatoes Fandango Media Retrieved May 24 2023 a b Teen Wolf 1986 1987 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