Orion and the Dark
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| Directed by | Sean Charmatz |
| Written by | Charlie Kaufman |
| Based on | Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett |
| Produced by | Peter McCown |
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| Edited by | Kevin Sukho Lee |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Orion and the Dark is a 2024 American animated fantasy adventure film produced by DreamWorks Animation, animated by Mikros Animation, and distributed by Netflix. It was directed by Sean Charmatz and written by Charlie Kaufman, based on the 2014 children's book of the same name by Emma Yarlett. The film stars Jacob Tremblay and Paul Walter Hauser as the titular characters, alongside the voices of Colin Hanks, Mia Akemi Brown, Ike Barinholtz, Nat Faxon, Golda Rosheuvel, Natasia Demetriou, Aparna Nancherla, Carla Gugino, Matt Dellapina, and Angela Bassett. Robert Lydecker and Kevin Lax composed the film's musical score.
Orion and the Dark premiered at the TUDUM Theater in Los Angeles on January 27, 2024, and was released on Netflix on February 2. The film has received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its screenplay, animation, themes, and voice performances.