If you’ve got kids—or perhaps you’re just a big Pixar fan—there’s some exciting news coming your way. While you might have been caught in the Inside Out 2 whirlwind over the past few months, Dream Productions is about to expand that universe, and the full trailer, dropping this December, promises something refreshingly new.
Set to premiere on Disney Plus on December 11, this new series has been in development for quite some time. Following the massive success of Inside Out 2, which raked in nearly $1.7 billion worldwide and claimed the title of the highest-grossing animated movie ever, Disney and Pixar decided to shift gears. Originally, there was a plan for a series called Win or Lose, but now that’s slated for early next year. Instead, we’re getting a brand-new four-episode story nestled between the two Inside Out films.
According to Disney and Pixar, here’s the rundown: the series, Dream Productions, takes place right between the first Inside Out and its sequel. It dives into the imaginative studio within Riley’s mind where dreams spring to life every night, promptly and efficiently. As Riley matures and her memories require extra processing, Joy and her Core Emotions dispatch them to this dream factory. There, celebrated director Paula Persimmon, voiced by Paula Pell, finds herself in a tricky spot—a nightmare of sorts—as she’s tasked with crafting the next big dream alongside Xeni, a confident daydream director voiced by Richard Ayoade, eager to transition into the more prestigious realm of nighttime dreams.
Before diving into more details, take a moment to enjoy the delightful trailer below:
As you can observe, the animation is truly exceptional, keeping up with Pixar’s promise to maintain their high standards even as they transition into Disney’s streaming space. This also justifies why it’s a compact four-part miniseries totaling around 82 minutes, rather than a full-fledged TV season. However, fans should note that the previously mentioned series Win or Lose is expected to be a longer endeavor.
Dream Productions looks to delve deeper into the ‘movie studio’ first seen in the original 2015 film. This series was crafted by Mike Jones, known for co-writing Pixar hits such as Soul and Luca, which managed to stand out during the challenging pandemic times. With other exciting releases like Star Wars: Skeleton Crew also on the horizon for December, families subscribed to Disney Plus should find a delightful array of quality content to enjoy during the festive season, steering clear of the typical holiday offerings.
