In Your Dreams (2025) is a visually stunning American animated adventure-comedy fantasy that blends emotional storytelling with premium cinematic artistry. Directed by Alex Woo and Erik Benson, the film showcases voice performances from Craig Robinson, Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Gia Carides, Omid Djalili, and SungWon Cho. Produced by Netflix Animation and Kuku Studios, it premiered on November 7, 2025, and streamed globally from November 14, earning wide critical praise.
The story follows Stevie, a 12-year-old girl struggling with her parents’ failing marriage and her brother Elliot’s chaotic magic attempts. Their adventure begins when they discover The Legend of the Sandman and enter a surreal dream world full of living foods, wild nightmares, and a witty stuffed giraffe named Baloney Tony. Gifted with lucid-dream abilities, Stevie and Elliot journey through shifting dreamscapes while confronting the emotional storms they’ve long avoided.
The plot deepens when they meet Nightmara, the Queen of Nightmares, who ultimately becomes a guiding force. Eventually, they confront the Sandman, revealed to be the true villain who traps children in flawless illusions to consume their dreams. Stevie is tempted with a perfect life where her family’s problems disappear, but she must choose between fantasy and hard truth.
Rejecting illusion, Stevie and Elliot defeat the Sandman using courage and connection. They awaken to a life that isn’t perfect—yet honest, hopeful, and full of possibility. The family moves to Duluth, embracing new beginnings, imperfect love, and the beautifully messy reality of life.
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