Inside Out 2
The highest-grossing film of 2024 worldwide
Riley enters adolescence and her mind headquarters undergoes a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely new: Anxiety, joined by Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment.
Directed by Kelsey Mann · Animation · Family · Comedy · 96 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
Kelsey Mann
Studio
Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Pictures
Release
June 14, 2024
Runtime
96 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy
Box office
$1.7 billion worldwide
Full Plot
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
Cast & Characters
Joy (voice)
Amy Poehler
Anxiety (voice)
Maya Hawke
Riley (voice)
Kensington Tallman
Disgust (voice)
Liza Lapira
Fear (voice)
Tony Hale
Did You Know?
Inside Out 2 became the highest-grossing animated film of all time upon release, and the highest-grossing film of 2024 worldwide.
Source: Forbes box office coverage · verified 2026-07-29
The film introduces four new emotions — Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment — as Riley enters adolescence.
Source: Pixar production notes · verified 2026-07-29
Inside Out 2 grossed $653 million in the United States and Canada, and $1.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Inside Out 2 holds a 7.5/10 on IMDb (245,290 votes), a 73/100 on Metacritic, and a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a strong reception that fueled its record-breaking box office run.
“A worthy, emotionally rich sequel that captures adolescence honestly.” — Variety “Pixar proves it can still innovate within a beloved franchise.” — The Hollywood Reporter
Critics (91%) and box office success align closely here, with the film's exploration of anxiety resonating across generations — a rare case where a legacy-sequel's ambition matched its commercial reach.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedInside Out 2's $1.7B gross alongside a 91% critics' score makes it 2024's clearest example of a sequel that both deepened its predecessor's ideas and dominated commercially.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inside Out 2's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Inside Out 2 holds a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Inside Out 2's IMDb rating?+
Inside Out 2 has a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb from 245,290 votes.
What is Inside Out 2's Metacritic score?+
Inside Out 2 has a Metascore of 73/100 on Metacritic.
Is Inside Out 2 good? What are critics saying?+
Inside Out 2 holds a 7.5/10 on IMDb (245,290 votes), a 73/100 on Metacritic, and a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a strong reception that fueled its record-breaking box office run.
How long is Inside Out 2?+
Inside Out 2 has a runtime of 96 min.
Who directed Inside Out 2?+
Inside Out 2 was directed by Kelsey Mann.
Where can I watch Inside Out 2?+
Inside Out 2 is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Inside Out 2" has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its emotional depth and imaginative storyline. Reviewers have noted that the sequel builds on the success of the original while introducing new characters and ideas. Despite some criticisms about unnecessary repetition, the film's core message of navigating adolescence remains intact. Overall, the reaction suggests that "Inside Out 2" has succeeded in capturing the heartwarming and imaginative essence of its predecessor.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
"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 emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust…
Hotplix · 8/10The 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 Poehler) recaps her accomplishments and set…
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 control gallery is no longer the purview of j…
CinemaSerf · 6/10_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/PixarClone
Chris Sawin · 5/10Poor 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 yet. They just can't catch a break, spec…
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!!
heyitsmestoney · 7/10When 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 understanding of human psychology. Given Pixar’…
TheSceneSnobs · 8/10"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 complexities of emotions, creating a movie that…
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, and the animation properly shows the confu…
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 human character, Riley, and her friends…
tmdb51103537 · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
Now this is a good idea for a sequel. Not only I want to see more emotions, but also new islands of personality that revolve around the phases some of us gone through as teenagers.
@bradythepokemaniac3675 · 66290 likesIt’s so cute how joy immediately gets Infront of all of them , she’s the protector and they all hide behind her
@julieantunez4263 · 4053 likesi love how they are expressing puberty as "renovations". i cant wait to see how things would change with the new emotions, high expectations!
@JustCallMeTiff. · 4141 likesNormally I hate my anxiety, but now that I known Maya Hawke is voicing this emotion in this film. I love her already. I love Maya Hawke in Stranger Things and I'm sure I'll love her as Anxiety in this. Maya was basically the embodiment of anxiety in season 4 of stranger things, s…
@michalness3923 · 581 likesThis movie really does deserve a sequel though. The struggles of a younger child are much different than someone going through puberty. Also the first movie set this sequel up very well too.
@catsareawesome256 · 1379 likesSomething I do like about Joy is how she leads the group but is also instantly down to protect them from anything new or dangerous, quickly ushering them behind her when Anxiety is presented to them
@crazygator2496 · 2785 likes1:09 Anyone else love the way Joy immediately got in front of everyone for their protection? 😊
@ZadieZing · 1909 likesI love the "this is going to suck" tone in Joy's voice.
@nathanjackson9112 · 71 likes
