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Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2 is a 2024 American animated coming-of-age film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Inside Out 2 is a 2024 American animated coming-of-age film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the sequel to Inside Out (2015). The film follows Riley Andersen as new emotions emerge during puberty and complicate the balance of her inner world.

Plot

The story follows Riley as she adjusts to adolescence, hockey camp and the prospect of high school. New emotions arrive in Headquarters and disrupt the established emotional system, forcing the older emotions to respond.

Production

Inside Out 2 was directed by Kelsey Mann and written by Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein and Mann. It was produced by Pixar and distributed by Disney as a sequel to the 2015 film Inside Out.

Voice cast

The returning cast includes Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale and Liza Lapira. New voice performances include Maya Hawke as Anxiety, Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Paul Walter Hauser as Embarrassment and Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui.

Release and reception

The film premiered in 2024 and was released in theatres on June 14, 2024. It became a major box-office success and was widely discussed as a sequel focused on the psychology of adolescence.

Key facts

  • The film is the sequel to Inside Out (2015).
  • It centres on Riley Andersen entering puberty and starting high school.
  • New emotions introduced in the film include Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment and Ennui.
  • The original emotions from the first film—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust—return.
  • The film was released theatrically on June 14, 2024.
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Canadian context

The film was released in Canadian theatres as part of its international rollout and was widely covered by Canadian entertainment media and audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Inside Out 2 about?
It follows Riley as she enters puberty and deals with new emotions that disrupt the emotional balance inside her mind.
Is Inside Out 2 a sequel?
Yes. It is the sequel to Pixar’s Inside Out (2015).
Who directed Inside Out 2?
Kelsey Mann directed the film.
What new emotions appear in Inside Out 2?
The film introduces Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment and Ennui.
When was Inside Out 2 released?
It was released in theatres on June 14, 2024.
Who voices Anxiety in Inside Out 2?
Maya Hawke voices Anxiety.

References

  1. Disney — https://movies.disney.com/inside-out-2
    Supports: Official release date, rating, runtime, synopsis, and voice cast details.
  2. Pixar — https://www.pixar.com/inside-out-2
    Supports: Official synopsis describing Riley and the arrival of new emotions.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inside_out_2
    Supports: Release date, runtime, genre, and box office information.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22022452/
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, and plot summary.
  5. Wikipedia — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Inside_Out_2
    Supports: Plot outline and sequel relationship.