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In the quiet town of animations, there lived a boy named Orion. Now, he may seem like your typical kid, navigating the twists and turns of elementary school life, harboring a secret crush in the hallways. But peel back the layers, my friend, and you’ll find Orion wrestling with a plethora of peculiar fears – bees, dogs, the ocean, even the dreaded cell phone waves. But above all, there was one thing that made his heart race faster than a roller coaster: the Dark.

One fateful night, the embodiment of his deepest fear, the Dark itself, came knocking at Orion’s door. And what did it do? Well, it didn’t just say hello; it whisked him away on a wild, moonlit adventure around the globe. Imagine that – a journey to prove that the night held no terrors, only wonders.

Now, in the star-studded ensemble of voices, you’ve got Jacob Tremblay bringing Orion to life, Colin Hanks stepping into the shoes of Adult Orion, and the quirky Dark voiced by none other than Paul Walter Hauser. Oh, and let’s not forget Angela Bassett as Sweet Dreams, Ike Barinholtz as Light, and Natasia Demetriou as the ever-elusive Sleep.

As Orion and the Dark traverse the landscapes of dreams and fears, they encounter a cast of characters – Unexplained Noises, Insomnia, and a character named Quiet who, ironically, isn’t quiet at all. And amidst the whimsy, there’s Orion’s mom and dad, portrayed with warmth by Carla Gugino and Matt Dellapina.

The magic of this tale doesn’t end with the characters, my friends. Mikros Animation, the wizards behind Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, worked their enchantment to bring this story to life. And let’s talk tunes – Kevin Lax and Robert Lydecker, the musical maestros behind Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, composed a score that’s not just notes; it’s emotions woven into melody.

Picture this animated masterpiece, announced in June 2023, revealing glimpses of its brilliance at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. And in January 2024, the cast expanded, with luminaries like Ike Barinholtz, Angela Bassett, Colin Hanks, and Carla Gugino joining the symphony of voices.

Finally, on a magical day, February 2, 2024, Orion and the Dark made its grand debut on Netflix. Critics applauded its ambition, Rotten Tomatoes singing its praises with an 87% approval rating. Metacritic chimed in with a solid 73 out of 100, signaling a chorus of “generally favorable” reviews.

So, my friends, gather ’round for this tale of fear, friendship, and the sweet victory of conquering the unknown. Orion and the Dark – a cinematic constellation lighting up the night with laughter, heart, and a sprinkle of stardust.