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.

Filmography

9 films

Chris Appelhans

Biography

Filmography

KPop Demon Hunters

Wish Dragon

Rise of the Guardians

Puss in Boots

The Princess and the Frog

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Coraline

City of Ember

Monster House