Overview
- The feature from Alex Woo’s Kuku Studios is playing in select theaters now and will launch on Netflix on November 14.
- The debut film from former Pixar story artist Woo, co-directed and co-written with Erik Benson, follows siblings who seek the Sandman after finding a magic book.
- Critics consistently praise the emotional center, the sibling dynamic, and strong voice work from Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, Craig Robinson and Omid Djalili.
- Several outlets commend inventive dream set pieces yet describe the visuals and narrative as derivative or uneven, frequently noting clear echoes of Pixar touchstones.
- Industry commentary frames the release within Netflix’s expanding animation slate, with opinions split on awards prospects compared with recent breakout KPop Demon Hunters.