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In Waves (2026)

Film · 2026 · 91 min · PG-13 · Animation · Romance · Drama

Like a storm, grief comes in waves.

In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen

Starring Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher, Birane Ba, Gauthier Battoue

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Release dates in United States

In cinemas27 November 2026
Digital release11 December 2026
Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere1 July 2026

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