In a picturesque Victorian town, beneath the cobbled streets, resides a peculiar group of creatures known as the Boxtrolls. These charming yet misunderstood beings dedicate themselves to collecting trash and forgotten treasures, while wearing cardboard boxes as their only clothing. However, the fears of the community have led them to be considered monsters. Everything changes when a human boy named Eggs, who was adopted and raised by the Boxtrolls, becomes the unexpected hero of this story.
When the ruthless exterminator Archibald Snatcher, driven by his ambition and the promise of belonging to the city's elite, launches an attack against the Boxtrolls to eradicate them once and for all, Eggs decides to take action. He teams up with Winnie, the bold daughter of the mayor, and together they embark on an exciting adventure to save their friends from Snatcher's clutches. Along the way, Eggs must discover his true place in the world, between his beloved box creatures and the society that rejected him.
With unexpected twists, clever humor, and a profound message about acceptance and friendship, this story reveals that true bravery lies in embracing differences and questioning established norms. As Eggs's courage is put to the test, the fate of the Boxtrolls and the future of the town hang by a thread, leading to an epic and heartfelt conclusion that challenges appearances.