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The Trailer
Watch the While I'm Away trailer
Dropped May 7, 2026
The story so far
While I'm Away (2026)
"While I'm Away" is a first-year student animated short. This short is about the sense of not fully belonging to one place, and missing the other one when you are away. The guilt of moving abroad in the first place. Being the first generation to do this in your family. The constant self-reassurance that you aren’t doing anything wrong but still having no idea how to navigate all this. Re-birth. Alienation. Growth. Guilt. Renewal. Envy.
It shares its release window with Blue Film, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
While I'm Away opens in theaters on May 7, 2026.
The making of it
The history behind While I'm Away
CROWOOZE directs.
Why this one is worth it
This trailer was made to be reacted to
Animated trailers hide small jokes in the background for the rewatch, but your first reaction belongs on camera too.
The opening weekend conversation gets written by whoever shows up early with something honest. Show up early.
Reactions on Reactr
Be one of the first to react
Reaction clips for While I'm Away will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
How do I record a While I'm Away trailer reaction?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/while-i-m-away, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does While I'm Away come out?
While I'm Away is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 7, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
