Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2

2024Movie97 minEnglish

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users96%
Director: Kelsey MannGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Teenager Riley's life takes an unexpected turn when Headquarters is abruptly demolished to make room for something entirely new – a crew of new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who've long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren't sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. Anxiety is, essentially, everything Riley thought she needed to be. Along with Anxiety comes a whole group of new emotions, including Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment.

Critical Reception

Inside Out 2 has been met with generally positive reviews from critics and overwhelming enthusiasm from audiences. Many praise its ambitious exploration of complex teenage emotions, its humor, and its emotional depth, echoing the success of its predecessor. The film is noted for its visual creativity and strong voice performances, particularly Maya Hawke's portrayal of Anxiety.

What Reviewers Say

  • A vibrant and emotionally resonant sequel that expands on the original's themes.
  • Praised for its relatable portrayal of adolescent anxiety and impressive animation.
  • Successfully balances humor with heartfelt moments, resonating with both children and adults.

Google audience: Google users have widely acclaimed 'Inside Out 2,' with many highlighting its brilliant depiction of teenage emotions, especially anxiety, and its ability to evoke both laughter and tears. Audiences appreciated the new characters and the film's thoughtful continuation of Riley's emotional journey.

Awards & Accolades

None notable yet, as the film is relatively new.

Fun Fact

The character of Ennui was inspired by the feeling of teenage boredom and was voiced by Adèle Exarchopoulos, a French actress, to capture an authentic sense of detachment.

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TMDB Reviews

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tmdb51103537

tmdb51103537

Inside Out 2 is one of the rare times where the sequel outdoes the original. Thanks to its improved animation, strong storytelling and themes about puberty, a large cast of memorable characters, and a wholesome bond between its main female ...
moviepoptime

moviepoptime

Inside Out 2 is a suggestion to follow Riley’s troubles during adolescence, which adds new characters to this animated movie – Anxiety and Envy, – besides Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Both animation and voice acting are great, an...
minion196

minion196

"Inside Out 2" brilliantly follows up its predecessor with a heartwarming and deeply insightful exploration of the human mind. Directed by Pete Docter and produced by Pixar Animation Studios, this sequel delves even deeper into the complexi...
TheSceneSnobs

TheSceneSnobs

When I first heard about the sequel to Inside Out, I approached it with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The original film is a masterpiece, one of Pixar’s finest achievements, seamlessly blending humor, emotion, and a profound underst...
heyitsmestoney

heyitsmestoney

This movie is not bad at all. they left to open to more movies and I am good with that they kids haven’t a good franchise since toy store movies so ya I hope they keep making them!!
MannyD

MannyD

Poor Pixar! They just haven't been able to catch a break this decade! Having a majority of their originals dumbed on Disney+, Lightyear flopping, and Elemental just barely managing to make a comeback after having the studio's worst opening ...
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

_Inside Out 2_ is a harmless sequel that is fun for all ages but also absolutely unnecessary. The film recycles three-quarters of the original while introducing a quarter of new characters and ideas. **Full review:** https://bit.ly/Pixar...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I really quite enjoyed the first of these (2015) but I struggled a bit to stay engaged with the one. "Riley" is still happily coasting through family life until one day, she embarks on the yellow brick road that is puberty. Towit, her contr...
garethmb

garethmb

The wizards at Pixar have crafted a new gem with “Inside Out 2” which is a rare achievement in that it is a sequel that outdoes the original film. The movie opens with Riley (Kensington Tallman), just after her 13th Birthday as Joy (Amy ...
Hotplix

Hotplix

"Inside Out 2" is a heartwarming and imaginative sequel that successfully builds on the emotional depth of its predecessor. Directed by Kelsey Mann, the film revisits Riley as she navigates the complexities of teenage life, with her emotion...