Dream Productions: Cast, Story & Everything We Know About The Inside Out Spinoff Show (2024)

Pixar's Inside Out franchise is continuing to expand with the announcement of a new spinoff series entitled Dream Productions which is due to land on Disney+ in 2025. Set between the first and second Inside Out movies, Dream Productions will center on the corner of Riley's head that is responsible for producing all of her dreams. Modeled after a film studio, the titular production company faces the usual trials and tribulations of fast-paced schedules and razor-thin budgets all to help Riley get a good night's sleep and make sense of the world around her.

Much like Pixar's Monsters at Work series, Dream Productions explores another aspect of the Inside Out franchise, and expands upon a moment that was shown briefly in the first film. Inside Out 2's massive box office success has proven that the series is another bona fide Pixar blockbuster, but Dream Productions offers new storytelling possibilities without the grandeur of a theatrical release. Though many details surrounding Dream Productions are unknown, it will act as an "inbetweenquel" that fills in the story gaps between the two beloved Pixar films.

Dream Productions Latest News

The Spinoff's Place In The Timeline Is Revealed

Though the show has been in the works for quite some time, the latest news confirms Dream Productions' place in the Inside Out timeline. At Disney's 2024 D23 fan expo, Dream Productions was one of the many upcoming Pixar movies and TV shows teased, and it was revealed at the event that it will take place between the first and second Inside Out movies. It was also revealed at D23 that Dream Productions is due to land on Disney+ sometime in 2025, though a more specific date remains elusive.

Dream Productions Is Confirmed

The Project Was First Revealed In 2023

The announcements at 2024's D23 were the first major updates on the project, but Dream Productions was revealed back in 2023. However, even before the August 2024 presentation at D23, some details had begun to trickle out about the spinoff, including that Mike Jones (Soul) is attached to produce and write for the series. Along with some story beats and its place in the timeline, Pixar also set a tentative release window for Dream Productions that will see the show arrive on Disney+ sometime in 2025.

Dream Productions Cast Details

Will Any Of The Emotions Appear?

With Dream Productions set to arrive in 2025, Pixar hasn't revealed many details about the voice cast of the upcoming spinoff. The cast of Inside Out 2 was much larger than its predecessor, but it's unclear if any of Riley's signature emotions will be making an appearance, since the series will presumably take place on the Dream Productions lot exclusively. It can be assumed that Kensington Tallman will be returning to voice Riley once again, even if it is merely a cameo role, but many other returns are still up in the air.

The Pixar website now features a section about Dream Productions, and even seemingly reveals who the main characters of the show will be. According to Pixar, Paula Pell's Paula Persimmon (Dream Productions' intrepid director) will be the central focus of the series alongside Xeni, (played by Richard Ayoade) an aspiring young dream maker. This also opens the door for other staff members from the studio to appear as characters, but nothing else has been revealed yet.

The confirmed cast of Dream Productions includes:

Actor	Dream Productions Role
Paula Pell	Paula Persimmon
Richard Ayoade	Xeni

Dream Productions Story Details

Riley's Dream Factory Struggles To Create New Stories

Pixar's next foray onto the small screen was shrouded in mystery for quite some time, but now Dream Productions' story is much clearer. As the title suggests, the series will take place on the lot of Dream Productions, the studio inside Riley's head that is responsible for making her dreams each night. Much like a Hollywood film studio, Dream Productions is on a tight time crunch and inspired director Paula Persimmon is the one who has delivered hit after hit for years. However, as Riley begins to age, Paula finds that her usual glittery dreams of princesses and rainbows don't cut it anymore.

This inspires Paula to seek out the help of aspiring young dream director Xeni, who might just have what it takes to make new dreams for the burgeoning teenager. Along with that basic framework, Pixar has also noted that Dream Productions will take the form of a mockumentary (much like The Office) and will presumably feature a documentary crew following Paula and Xeni as they try to make Riley's dreams a reality.

Dream Productions (2025)

TV-PG

Animation

Adventure

Comedy

Set in the whimsical world of Riley's mind, this Inside Out spin-off series follows the crew at Dream Productions, the studio responsible for creating Riley's dreams and nightmares. As they craft cinematic experiences each night, the team faces unexpected challenges, blending humor and creativity in a vivid exploration of the subconscious​.

Seasons

1

Main Genre

Animation