Dakota and Kristen's Movie

Dakota and Kristen's Movie is a 2025 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios, and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Domee Shi, the film stars Dakota Fanning as her 9-year-old self, as well as Kristen Bell in her own animated self. The supporting voice cast includes Hugo Weaving, Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Diego Luna, John Ratzenberger, and Jenny Slate.

Shi planned to create a film about 9-year-old Dakota Fanning, after listening to her child performances. Bell was cast in May 2024, while more members were added the following month. Randy Newman, who worked on prior Pixar films, returned to score Dakota and Kristen's Movie.

Dakota and Kristen's Movie premiered on March 1, 2025, and was released theatrically in the United States on March 29, 2025 to critical and commercial success, grossing $776 million against its $99 million budget. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Hot Wheels.