Inside Out Spinoff debuts with Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score (but it's the lowest in the franchise so far)

THE From the inside out derived series Dream Productions debuted with a fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it's the franchise's lowest score yet. The four-episode Disney+ series is defined between the events of From the inside out and Inside Out 2. While Dream ProductionsThe cast includes Joy (Amy Poehler) and the rest of the franchise's original thrills, the story focuses primarily on Paula Persimmon (Paula Pell) and Xeni (Richard Ayoade), two dream directors in Riley's (Kensington Tallman) mind.

According to Rotten tomatoes, Dream Productions debuted with a new Tomatometer score of 80%which is less than From the inside outis 98% and Inside Out 291% critical scores. However, Dream Productions' The 80% score is based on 10 reviews only and may change if more reviews are added. The spinoff does not yet have a Popcornmeter score, as there are currently less than 50 audience ratings on Rotten tomatoes. From the inside out has an audience score of 89%, while Inside Out 2 has 95%.

What this means for Dream Productions

The franchise will not be negatively impacted by Dream Productions' lower score

Dream Productions'reviews so far have been more mixed than the critical acclaim surrounding From the inside out and Inside Out 2. Critics are generally impressed by Pixar's stunning animation and appreciate the workplace mockumentary format, although reviews are divided on whether this approach works well. Given the incredibly high standard set by the From the inside out movies, that it would have been difficult for Dream Productions achieve or surpass the reception of its predecessorsespecially since it is a spinoff and the first television series in the franchise.

Inside Out 2 still remains the highest-grossing film of 2024, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, and the eighth highest-grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office (via The Numbers). As a four-episode Disney+ series Dream Productions was never expected to generate the same kind of success or acclaim as From the inside out or Inside Out 2. Dream Productions is an inherently smaller story about a specific part of Riley's mind, making it better suited for a streaming series rather than a theatrical release.

Our Take on Dream Productions' Rotten Tomatoes Score

It's an accurate representation of the series

Dream Productions' The 80% Tomatometer score is respectable and speaks to the fact that the spinoff provides a good story, although it doesn't reach the emotional heights of From the inside out and Inside Out 2. While Dream Productions' end connects to Inside Out 2it also presents opportunities for stories to continue. If there is enough audience, Dream Productions season two could happen, showing how Riley's dreams evolve as she ages, and even helping set up the yet-to-be-confirmed Inside Out 3.

Source: Rotten tomatoes, The Numbers