Orion and the Dark
“Hello Darkness, my new friend.”
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.
Where to watch Orion and the Dark in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Orion and the Dark there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Orion and the Dark streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Orion and the Dark
Orion and the Dark is a 2024 English-language animation, family and comedy film directed by Sean Charmatz. The cast is led by Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Orion and the Dark was produced by DreamWorks Animation and made in United States of America. It was released on February 1, 2024, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Sean Charmatz
- Writers
- Charlie Kaufman
- Release date
- February 1, 2024
- OTT release
- February 2, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- DreamWorks Animation
Orion and the Dark cast & crew
Orion and the Dark was directed by Sean Charmatz and written by Charlie Kaufman.
The cast features Jacob Tremblay as Orion (voice), Paul Walter Hauser as Dark (voice), Angela Bassett as Sweet Dreams (voice), Colin Hanks as Adult Orion (voice), Natasia Demetriou as Sleep (voice), and Golda Rosheuvel as Unexplained Noises (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Lydecker and it was produced by Adrianna A.J. Cohen and Andrea Miloro.
Is Orion and the Dark worth watching?
Orion and the Dark holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 646 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and comedy, Orion and the Dark is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Orion and the Dark
In United States, you can stream Orion and the Dark on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 2, 2024.
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Cast of Orion and the Dark
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)
Orion and the Dark — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Orion and the Dark in United States?
Orion and the Dark is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Orion and the Dark on Netflix?
Yes — Orion and the Dark is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Orion and the Dark in?
Orion and the Dark is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Orion and the Dark?
Orion and the Dark runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Orion and the Dark rated?
Orion and the Dark is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 646 ratings.
▸When did Orion and the Dark release on OTT?
Orion and the Dark became available digitally on February 2, 2024.
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