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Netflix's 'In Your Dreams' Hits Theaters November 2025

9/26/2025

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Summary

Siblings Enter Dreamworld

Netflix's animated film In Your Dreams opens in cinemas on November 7, 2025, with streaming on November 14.
Siblings Stevie and Elliot find a magical book that pulls them into a dream world.
The voice cast includes Jolie Hoang-Rappaport and Elias Janssen.
Alex Woo, former Pixar story artist, makes his directorial debut with Erik Benson as co-director, featuring dream visuals.

Summary

Alex Woo's Dream Exploration

In Your Dreams, directed by Alex Woo, is a personal project inspired by his childhood and centered on family dynamics.
The film blends animation styles influenced by Woo's love of anime to depict the dream world.
Its soundtrack features nostalgic music from the 1980s and 1990s, and characters' heritage is authentically portrayed, not central.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 release of Pixar's "Toy Story" revolutionized animation by showcasing the potential of computer-generated imagery. Co-founded by Steve Jobs, Pixar's success spurred a wave of animated films, reshaping the industry. Alex Woo's "In Your Dreams," released in 2025, reflects this legacy, blending diverse styles and personal storytelling, while its nostalgic soundtrack evokes the cultural impact of the 1980s and 1990s.

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Siblings Enter Dreamworld

Netflix's animated film In Your Dreams opens in cinemas on November 7, 2025, with streaming on November 14.
Siblings Stevie and Elliot find a magical book that pulls them into a dream world.
The voice cast includes Jolie Hoang-Rappaport and Elias Janssen.
Alex Woo, former Pixar story artist, makes his directorial debut with Erik Benson as co-director, featuring dream visuals.

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