Slumberland

Young Nemo stumbles onto a mysterious map that folds into the universe of Slumberland, a place where dreams echo and danger lurks behind friendly faces. With the help of Flip, a roguish but good hearted outlaw, she steps between beds and staircases, chasing clues that blur the line between sleeping and waking. Each dream sequence invites invention and whimsy, while the bad dreams threaten to trap her in a nightmare she cannot control. Her goal is simple and heavy at once: connect with her late father by finding a way back to the waking world. The story balances warmth with peril as imagination takes center stage. She learns to trust her own choices and discovers support in unlikely friends along the way.

Directed by Francis Lawrence, Slumberland reimagines Winsor McCay's dream world for a modern family audience. The movie draws on material from Winsor McCay and was developed with writers David Guion and Michael Handelman, released in 2022, with an adventurous tone.

Box office numbers for Slumberland were not widely reported, as the film primarily released through streaming. The production had a budget of 35 million and targeted households worldwide, with marketing aimed at families across several territories, and broad digital release.

The dream world visuals earned praise for whimsy and warmth, with color palettes and inventive set pieces that feel like a picture book. Flip, with charm, stands out beside Nemo as she grows. Parents and kids discussed scenes and the film sparked talks about imagination as a tool for resilience.

Critics generally welcomed Slumberland for its family friendly tone and creative staging, praising the playful energy of the dream sequences and the performances of the leads. Some reviews noted pacing lags, but the film's central theme centers on confronting grief, trusting unlikely allies, and turning dreams into a path toward healing.