The Creek — Craig Before

Craig, his mom, his dad, and his older brother Bernard are in the process of moving into a new house. But this isn't just any stressful move. Craig is on the verge of losing his best (and only) friend, J.P., who is moving away. To make matters worse, Craig’s precious "pokédex" of the Creek—a map book of all the best spots—has gone missing.

isn't just a good cartoon movie. It’s a beautiful, melancholic, and ultimately hopeful reminder that every great adventure starts with a little bit of fear. Craig Before the Creek

It reminds you that the Creek isn't a place you find. It’s a place you build . And you build it one brave step at a time. Absolutely. Craig, his mom, his dad, and his older

Desperate to find the map and salvage one last perfect day with J.P., Craig does what any 9-year-old would do: he defies his parents, ignores the moving boxes, and sneaks out into the mysterious, unexplored woods behind his new house. But this isn't the bustling Creek we know. It’s empty. It’s quiet. It’s... lonely. What makes this movie so brilliant is what it doesn't have. There are no Horse Girls (yet). No Kit is running a trading post. The Elders of the Creek haven't claimed their stump. The Creek is a blank slate, and Craig is terrified of it. To make matters worse, Craig’s precious "pokédex" of

But have you ever wondered how that Craig got to be that Craig? The confident cartographer with a backpack full of snacks and a heart full of loyalty?