Simu Liu is back in the spotlight — this time in the world of animated fantasy — as his new Netflix film In Your Dreams rapidly climbs the global streaming charts. Released on November 14, the movie is earning strong reviews, resonating with family audiences, and quickly gaining ground on some of Netflix’s biggest titles.
A Fast-Rising Fantasy Hit
Directed by Alex Woo and Erik Benson, In Your Dreams follows two siblings who journey through their own dreams in search of the Sandman, hoping he can fix their family’s struggles. Liu and Cristin Milioti voice the parents, while Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, and Omid Djalili round out the talented cast.
The film launched as a spiritual successor to KPop Demon Hunters, tapping into the same audience craving high-energy, visually inventive family animation. Backed by a strong Rotten Tomatoes debut and positive early responses, it has quickly become one of Netflix’s standout late-year performers.
Climbing the Charts Worldwide
According to FlixPatrol, In Your Dreams is now the No. 2 movie worldwide on Netflix, trailing only Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed Frankenstein, a likely contender in the 2026 awards race.
In the United States, the film is also holding strong, currently sitting at:
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#4 — In Your Dreams
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#6 — Frankenstein
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#8 — KPop Demon Hunters
While the animated hit may not overtake Netflix’s most-watched titles of all time, its steady rise — driven by global interest in fantasy animation — suggests it has the momentum to become a long-term success.
How It Stacks Up Against Its Competitors
KPop Demon Hunters continues its impressive run, staying within the Top 10 five months after its debut thanks to frequent rewatching. Meanwhile, del Toro’s Frankenstein had an enormous launch following its limited theatrical run, though its chart dominance may fade as newer releases gain steam.
This is where In Your Dreams becomes a serious contender. It appeals to similar demographics as KPop Demon Hunters and could chip away at its longevity, while also offering an alternative to Frankenstein for viewers seeking lighter, family-friendly fantasy.
Although matching KPop Demon Hunters’ staggering total viewership is unlikely, In Your Dreams may be one of the key reasons the long-running hit eventually slips out of the global Top 10.
A New Player in Netflix’s Awards and Holiday Season Lineup
Frankenstein maintaining its No. 1 position is helpful for its Best Picture campaign, but it won’t be the only prestige title in Netflix’s awards push for long. Jay Kelly, the streamer’s final major Oscar contender of the year, is set to join the lineup soon.
Meanwhile, In Your Dreams is emerging as a formidable competitor within Netflix’s holiday and awards-season slate. As families and fantasy fans continue discovering it, the film could disrupt viewing trends and steal attention from the platform’s biggest heavyweights.
Conclusion
Simu Liu’s In Your Dreams is proving to be more than just another animated release. With rising global rankings, positive word-of-mouth, and long-term audience appeal, it stands poised to become one of Netflix’s most successful fantasy films of the season.
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