Wētā Workshop has brought to life beloved characters, iconic properties and unforgettable experiences since 1987.
Wētā Workshop has brought to life beloved characters, iconic properties and unforgettable experiences since 1987.
We design. We build. We innovate.
We are a company of artisans and innovators. For over 30 years, we’ve applied our creativity and craftsmanship to the world’s arts, entertainment and experience industries. We’ve been recognised with five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, three Thea Awards and over 30 other national and international accolades.
Design
Our Design Studio is a passionate team of conceptual thinkers. Anthropologists one day, astrophysicists the next — our art directors and designers will help realise your creative vision.
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We design. We build. We innovate.
We are a company of artisans and innovators. For over 30 years, we’ve applied our creativity and craftsmanship to the world’s arts, entertainment and experience industries. We’ve been recognised with five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, three Thea Awards and over 30 other national and international accolades.
Visit us
Join our guided tours and hands-on creative workshops in Wellington and Auckland.
Visit us
Join our guided tours and hands-on creative workshops in Wellington and Auckland.
Creative workshops
Venue hire and events
Schools and education
Schools and education
Our collectibles
Made by fans, for fans, our premium statues, authentic prop replicas and vinyl figures encompass an array of creative universes including Middle-earth, Warhammer 40,000, Lore Olympus, Stranger Things and more of your favourite pop culture phenomena.
A legacy of craftsmanship
We’ve journeyed to the realms of Middle-earth and the bioluminescent forests of Pandora, crafted practical effects for extraordinary stories and built one-of-a-kind destination experiences around the world. Learn more about our history and the different facets that make us who we are.
Our collectibles
Made by fans, for fans, our premium statues, authentic prop replicas and vinyl figures encompass an array of creative universes including Middle-earth, Warhammer 40,000, Lore Olympus, Stranger Things and more of your favourite pop culture phenomena.
A legacy of craftsmanship
We’ve journeyed to the realms of Middle-earth and the bioluminescent forests of Pandora, crafted practical effects for extraordinary stories and built one-of-a-kind destination experiences around the world. Learn more about our history and the different facets that make us who we are.