TMDb/Charlie vs. the Chocolate TV A darker animated reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic. Charlie returns to face the chocolate factory in Netflix's mature new film, coming 2027. April 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Netflix continues to expand its impressive roster of animated films with a fresh, darker adaptation of the classic story Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. The streaming giant has commissioned an upcoming animated movie titled Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory, slated for release in 2027.