Orion and the Dark
“Hello Darkness, my new friend.”
Synopsis
A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-11
Top Cast
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Jacob Tremblay
Orion (voice)
Paul Walter Hauser
Dark (voice)
Angela Bassett
Sweet Dreams (voice)
Colin Hanks
Adult Orion (voice)
Natasia Demetriou
Sleep (voice)
Golda Rosheuvel
Unexplained Noises (voice)
Nat Faxon
Insomnia (voice)
Aparna Nancherla
Quiet (voice)
Ike Barinholtz
Light (voice)
Carla Gugino
Orion's Mom (voice)
Matt Dellapina
Orion's Dad (voice)
Nick Kishiyama
Tycho (voice)
Mia Akemi Brown
Hypatia (voice)
Shannon Chan-Kent
Adult Hypatia (voice)
Jack Fisher
Richie Panici (voice)
Werner Herzog
Narrator (voice)
Sky Alexis
Lisa (voice)
Hira Ambrosino
Woman at the Drive-In (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Charmatz
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Artwick, Alex Avagimian, Lyle Nagy, Kent Osborne, Jordan Rosato, Matthew Bordenave, Austen Aevery Huens, Kaan Kalyon, Jon Magram, Charlie Kaufman, Emma Yarlett, Adam Rosette, Joseph Bernados
- Original Score
- Kevin Lax, Robert Lydecker, Vivian Aguiar-Buff, Matt Manna, Alexandra Nickson
- Original Title
- Orion and the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Charmatz
Leah Artwick, Alex Avagimian, Lyle Nagy, Kent Osborne, Jordan Rosato, Matthew Bordenave, Austen Aevery Huens, Kaan Kalyon, Jon Magram, Charlie Kaufman, Emma Yarlett, Adam Rosette, Joseph Bernados
Kevin Lax, Robert Lydecker, Vivian Aguiar-Buff, Matt Manna, Alexandra Nickson
Kevin Sukho Lee
Andrea Miloro, Adrianna A.J. Cohen, Russell Tracy Jr, Ravi Kiran Nunna, Peter McCown
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Lax
Original Music Composer
Robert Lydecker
Original Music Composer
Kevin Sukho Lee
Editor
Ravi Kiran Nunna
Producer
Dhiraj Prasad
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kannan Logiah
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sai Kumar Barnala
Visual Effects Supervisor
M. Scott McKee
Visual Effects Supervisor
Charlie Kaufman
Writer
Sean Charmatz
Director
Peter McCown
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orion and the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orion and the Dark about?
A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.
Who directed Orion and the Dark?
Orion and the Dark was directed by Sean Charmatz.
Who stars in Orion and the Dark?
The principal cast of Orion and the Dark includes Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett, Colin Hanks, Natasia Demetriou.
When was Orion and the Dark released and how long is it?
Orion and the Dark was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Orion and the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orion and the Dark was composed by Kevin Lax, Robert Lydecker, Vivian Aguiar-Buff, Matt Manna, Alexandra Nickson.
Is Orion and the Dark based on a book or true story?
Orion and the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Emma Yarlett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orion and the Dark?
Orion and the Dark holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).