Netflix has released the newest In Waves trailer, previewing the upcoming animated movie starring Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu that’s getting a ton of Oscar buzz ahead of its release.
“Based on a true story, In Waves follows a reserved high school student, AJ (Sharpe), who spends his days drawing and skateboarding with his friends. His classmate, Kristen (Hsu), an energetic surfer, finds joy and freedom in the ocean. When they meet, curiosity evolves into deep love: Kristen teaches AJ to surf and shares the historical connection between surfing and Hawaiian culture. As their relationship grows closer, AJ is inspired to preserve their bond by drawing their story,” reads the synopsis of the film.
In Waves is set to release in select theaters on November 27, 2026, before making its wide premiere on Netflix on December 1.
Check out the In Waves trailer below (check out other trailers):
What do we see in the In Waves trailer?
The newest In Waves trailer shows off more of the connection between AJ and Kristen, and how their friendship blossoms into a loving relationship between the two. More importantly, though, the trailer shows off more of the movie’s stunning visuals, including its unique look at surfing and more.
In Waves features the voices of Oscar-winner and Emmy Award nominee Will Sharpe, as well as Oscar and Tony Award-nominee Hsu. The movie is based on the graphic novel of the same name by AJ Dungo, and is directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, who is making their feature debut with the project.
