In Waves

In Waves is an animated romantic drama set in Los Angeles. The story follows AJ, a reserved teenager who enjoys drawing and skateboarding, and Kristen, a girl with a deep passion for surfing. After the two fall in love, their lives are disrupted when Kristen is diagnosed with a serious illness. Supported by their friends, the couple navigates this hardship through their mutual love and a shared connection to the ocean.

The film was directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen and written by Samuel Doux and Fanny Burdino. It is a co-production between the United States, Belgium, and France, involving production companies such as Anonymous Content and France 3 Cinéma. The voice cast features Rio Vega as AJ and Lyna Khoudri as Kristen, with supporting roles provided by Paul Kircher, Birane Ba, and Gauthier Battoue. Produced on a budget of 7 million USD, the film has a runtime of 91 minutes. Following its release on July 1, 2026, the movie received a rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB based on 31 votes.