Pixar struck gold with Inside Out, an animated film that resonated with diverse audiences through its personified emotions. The first movie delved into Riley’s (voiced by Kaitlyn Dias) mind during her childhood, while Inside Out 2 continued her journey into adolescence, introducing new emotions alongside Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale), and Disgust (Liza Lapira). Following the franchise’s successful revival, Pixar is expanding the universe with a short spin-off series focused on Riley’s dreams.
Introducing Dream Productions
Rather than primarily set at Headquarters, Dream Productions offers an inside look at the dream makers who use Riley’s memories to generate dream ideas that play out when she falls asleep. Inspired by a film set environment, the series showcases an alternate team within Riley’s mind, creatively crafting dreams. The Inside Out spin-off is set to release soon, and here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch it.
Release Date for ‘Dream Productions’
Unlike the significant gap between the releases of Inside Out and Inside Out 2, the spin-off series is launching just a few months after the second film. Although Disney initially hinted at a 2025 release, all four episodes of Dream Productions are now confirmed to debut on Disney+ on December 11.
Watch on Disney+
Can You Watch ‘Dream Productions’ Without Disney+?
Unfortunately, a Disney+ subscription is required to watch Dream Productions, as it is a Pixar project. If you haven’t subscribed yet, here are the two main plans to consider:
| Plan | What Is Included? | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Ad-supported access to the entire Disney+ library, 5.1 audio support, 4K UHD and HDR resolution, ability to watch on multiple devices simultaneously. | $9.99 per month |
| Premium | Ad-free access to the entire Disney+ library, Dolby Atmos audio support, 4K UHD and HDR resolution, ability to watch on multiple devices simultaneously, download certain titles on up to 10 devices. | $15.99 per month |
Additionally, there are bundles that include Disney+, Hulu, and Max. The Max bundle offers access to all three services for $16.99 per month with ads or $29.99 per month without ads.
Watch the ‘Dream Productions’ Trailer
The official trailer for Dream Productions begins with beloved emotional characters back in the control room. Before the new emotions introduced in Inside Out 2 make their appearance, Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust collaborate with Paula Persimmon by sending some of Riley’s memories to Dream Productions. Whenever Riley falls asleep, Paula and her team of dream makers ensure every minute counts by directing both joyful dream sequences and nightmares. Much like actual film sets, Dream Productions features creative discussions and tough feedback from higher-ups. If the dreams the crew devises aren’t successful, their jobs are on the line. The trailer shows Riley soundlessly asleep as her mind runs wild with endless dream scenarios.
What Is ‘Dream Productions’ About?
Here is the official logline for Dream Productions, provided by Pixar:
“Riley is growing up, and when her memories need extra processing, Joy and the rest of the Core Emotions send them to Dream Productions. Acclaimed director Paula Persimmon (voice of Paula Pell) faces a nightmare of her own: trying to create the next hit dream after being paired with Xeni (voice of Richard Ayoade), a smug daydream director aiming to break into the big leagues of night dreams.”
The series takes place between the events of the two animated films. Unlike Inside Out 2, where new emotions are introduced as Riley hits puberty, Dream Productions will feature only the classic emotions alongside various new characters working in Riley’s dreamland. Paula Pell voices Paula Persimmon, a dedicated dream maker responsible for running the Dream Productions set. She collaborates with emerging dream maker Xeni (voiced by Richard Ayoade) and other directors tasked with crafting Riley’s dreams.
Where Can You Stream ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Inside Out 2’?
For those who enjoy Dream Productions and wish to revisit Riley’s emotions, both Inside Out and Inside Out 2 are available on Disney+. Here’s a quick refresher on what each film covers:
Inside Out (2015)
In the first installment, Riley moves with her family to San Francisco, struggling to adjust to her new environment. Her personified emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—help her navigate these changes. When Sadness accidentally alters one of Riley’s core memories, Joy tries to fix it by replacing it with a happier memory, inadvertently causing more chaos. Joy and Sadness embark on a journey through the personality islands to retrieve the lost memories and help Riley adapt to her new home.
Details:
- Release Date: June 19, 2015
- Directors: Pete Docter, Ronaldo Del Carmen
- Cast: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Richard Kind, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure
- Available on: Disney+
Inside Out 2 (2024)
Fast forward to Inside Out 2, where Riley is no longer a child but about to start high school. She faces disappointment when her two best friends transfer to different schools. At a hockey camp, Riley is torn between staying with her friends or trying to connect with upperclassmen to join the high school hockey team. The classic emotions, along with new ones like Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Embarrassment (Paul Walter Houser), Envy (Ayo Edeberi), and Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos), struggle to manage Riley’s changing emotions. As a result, the classic emotions find themselves lost in the far reaches of Riley’s brain, needing to navigate back to the control room.
Details:
- Release Date: 2024
- Available on: Disney+
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