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 books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
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Movies (13)
Living with a Visionary
2026 · Executive Producer
KPop Demon Hunters
2025 · Director, Screenplay
El dragón de la tetera
2021 · Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice), Director, Writer
El Origen De Los Guardianes
2012 · Art Department Manager, Additional Writing, Character Designer
Gato con Botas
2011 · Visual Development
La princesa y el sapo
2009 · Visual Development
El fantástico Sr. Zorro
2009 · Art Department Manager
Coraline
2009 · Art Department Manager
Ember: La ciudad perdida
2008 · Conceptual Design
Monster house: La casa de los sustos
2006 · Conceptual Design
KPop Demon Hunters: The Journey
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
· Writer, Director
Wish Dragon 2
· Writer
