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title: "Inside Out 2"
year: 2024
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fi1m_id: "inside-out-2"
imdb_id: "tt22022452"
tmdb_id: 1022789
wikidata_id: "Q113877606"
fi1m_score: 68
critics_score: 71
critics_reviews: 20
published: "2026-09-09"
updated: "2026-09-18T08:37:59.111908+00:00"
region: "EC"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Inside Out 2 (2024)

Directed by Kelsey Mann · 1h 37m · Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

## Identity

Inside Out 2

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/inside-out-2
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** inside-out-2
- **IMDb ID:** tt22022452
- **TMDB ID:** 1022789
- **Wikidata ID:** Q113877606
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22022452/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1022789, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113877606

**Fi1m score: 68** · Critics 71 from 20 reviews

*In a sentence:* The first film run again with puberty switched on, and one late scene that earns its keep

> Kelsey Mann’s sequel puts a thirteen-year-old’s head in the hands of Anxiety and follows the first film’s map almost turn for turn. It is kind, funny and well made, and one sequence late on is the real thing. The rest is a good copy.

## Synopsis

Riley is thirteen. In the headquarters of her mind, Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale) and Disgust (Liza Lapira) have things running smoothly until an alarm marked puberty goes off in the night and the console is rebuilt around them. By morning there are new arrivals: Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri) and Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos). Riley herself (Kensington Tallman) is off to an ice hockey camp with her friends Grace and Bree, hoping to impress the older players. Anxiety decides the old team is not up to the job. Kelsey Mann directs, from a screenplay by Dave Holstein and Meg LeFauve.

## Review

Nine years after Pete Docter’s [*Inside Out*](https://film.one/film/inside-out) (2015), Riley has turned thirteen and her head is under new management. Kelsey Mann’s sequel, from a screenplay by Dave Holstein and Meg LeFauve, opens with the five original emotions running a tidy shop, then sounds an alarm marked puberty and lets a demolition crew loose on the console. In the morning the newcomers are at the desk. Riley, meanwhile, is at a three-day ice hockey camp with her two best friends, trying to catch the eye of the older girls she will be at school with next year. It is a good film, decent-hearted and often funny, and it is built on the same chassis as the first one, and the join shows.

The new emotion in charge is Anxiety, and she is the reason to go. Maya Hawke voices her as a fast talker with a rising pitch, the sort of colleague who has already drafted the apology for the mistake you have not made yet. Jason Deamer’s team draw her as a frayed orange bundle with a grin too wide for her face and a pair of eyes that never settle. She means well. She is planning for every possible future so Riley will be safe in all of them, and the film is honest that this is how she does her damage. Ayo Edebiri’s Envy is small and wide-eyed and wants whatever the older girls have. Adèle Exarchopoulos plays Ennui flat on a sofa, running the console from her phone in a French drawl, and every one of her lines got a laugh from the adults in our screening.

The craft is Pixar’s usual standard, which is to say high. Jonathan Pytko and Adam Habib light the mind like a stage, hard-edged and saturated, and shoot the rink in cooler daylight, so the cuts between the two never confuse. Deamer gives Riley’s sense of self a physical shape, a glowing root system fed by strings of belief, and the sequence in which Anxiety starts pulling old strings out and threading new ones in is the film’s best piece of design. Maurissa Horwitz cuts the scrimmage games fast and cross-cuts them with the panic at the desk, so that a fumbled pass and a shouted order arrive together. Andrea Datzman and Michael Giacchino’s score is lighter than the first film’s and leans on the old theme whenever it wants us to feel the loss, which is often.

The trouble is the route. Once Anxiety has thrown the old emotions out of headquarters, the film sends Joy and her colleagues on a long trek back through the back of the mind, meeting the odd characters who live there, which is precisely what happened last time. The stops are pleasant and none of them matters. A gag about sarcasm is set up, explained and then explained again. Amy Poehler’s Joy is written a little tired this time, which is a good idea the script keeps talking about rather than showing. Tony Hale and Liza Lapira take over Fear and Disgust and you will not notice the change, partly because the two of them are given so little to do.

Then there is a sequence late on, at the rink, which we will not describe. We had spent the previous half hour mildly irritated by the film’s habit of stating its lesson, and we were not ready to be got at. We were. The picture goes quiet, the cuts slow down, and the film trusts the image for perhaps a minute. It is the only time it does, and it is enough to send you out of the cinema kinder than you went in.

*Inside Out* had one clean idea, that sadness is useful, and it took the whole film to earn it. This one has a subtler idea, that worry is love with the brakes gone, and it earns it for one scene and talks around it the rest of the time. Bring a twelve-year-old if you have one; they will see themselves and pretend not to. Adults should go for Hawke and for that late scene, and forgive the road trip. It runs 97 minutes and carries a U.

*Fi1m score 68, published 9 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics like it, and the praise clusters in one place: Anxiety, the new emotion, which several reviews call the heart of the film and the best thing in it, with the panic-attack sequence singled out as the point where the animation and the writing come together. The visual invention gets steady credit, as does the film’s willingness to be honest about the less pleasant side of turning thirteen.

The reservations cluster just as neatly. A good number of critics, including several who enjoyed it, find the structure too close to the first film’s and say it lacks that film’s emotional weight; the words timid and familiar recur. The spread is wide for a Pixar release. Two outright dissents stand out: Deadline finds it talky and uneventful, with stakes too small to care about, and Vulture reads it as a symptom of the studio’s recent slump, with the inner world crowding out the story.

## Straight answers

**Is Inside Out 2 worth watching?**

*Inside Out 2* is worth watching, and we scored it 68: a kind, funny, well-made sequel that follows the first film's route almost turn for turn. Maya Hawke's Anxiety and one quiet late scene at the rink are the reasons to go. Bring a twelve-year-old if you have one; adults will forgive the road trip more easily than the repetition.

**How long is Inside Out 2, and what is it rated?**

*Inside Out 2* runs 1h 37m. It is an animation and adventure film.

**Where can I watch Inside Out 2 in Ecuador?**

*Inside Out 2* is streaming on Disney+ in Ecuador. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How does Inside Out 2 compare to Inside Out?**

*Inside Out 2* is the more crowded and less original of the two films, and [*Inside Out*](https://film.one/film/inside-out) remains the better one. The original had a single idea, that sadness is useful, and spent the whole film earning it; the sequel has a subtler idea about worry and earns it for one scene, talking around it the rest of the time. Watch the first for the story, the second for Anxiety.

**What should I watch after Inside Out 2?**

After *Inside Out 2*, try [*Inside Out*](https://film.one/film/inside-out) (2015, Fi1m 87): The original: one idea about sadness, followed patiently to the end. Then [*Eighth Grade*](https://film.one/film/eighth-grade) (2018, Fi1m 84): A thirteen-year-old’s anxiety filmed from the outside, and no less exact for it; and [*Kiki's Delivery Service*](https://film.one/film/kikis-delivery-service) (1989, Fi1m 86): Miyazaki’s girl loses her gift to worry and gets it back slowly.

### Reviews we read (27)

- **Empire**, Olly Richards (90/100, inferred): Praises the sequel for maturing the original's emotional journey by focusing on controlling emotions during puberty rather than just accepting them. Singles out Anxiety as the heart of the film for its misguided but relatable portrayal. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/inside-out-2/)
- **The i Paper**, Christina Newland (85/100, inferred): Calls it a faultless sequel that remains faithful while expanding the world in a creative way to explore teenage turmoil. Praises the visual flair, especially Anxiety's comic animation and the battle over Riley's sense of self. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/inside-out-2-review-3107832)
- **Radio Times**, Terry Staunton (4/5): A sprightly sequel exploring teenage turmoil with assurance, empathy and wit, rich in colour, texture and sight gags against an inventive inner-mind backdrop. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/inside-out-2-review/)
- **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw (80/100, inferred): The critic finds it an inventive and moving return to form for Pixar. They single out the panic-attack sequence as visually inventive and emotionally powerful, along with the subtle message that tribalism is toxic. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/15/inside-out-2-review-an-inventive-and-moving-return-to-form-for-pixar)
- **The Telegraph**, Robbie Collin (4/5): The critic calls it a terrific, high-stakes sequel that proves Pixar is still a force. They praise how it juggles big concepts in fun, ingenious and surprisingly moving ways. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2024/06/12/inside-out-2-review-pixar/)
- **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (4/5): Sparky, kaleidoscopic and boldly honest about the tougher side of growing up, it is Pixar’s most profound and moving movie since the first Inside Out. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/inside-out-2-review-2024)
- **Total Film**, Kate Stables (80/100, inferred): Describes it as a sassy sequel that takes viewers on a joyful ride, delivering witty gags and expanding the concept brilliantly while remaining a worthy follow-up. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/animation-movies/inside-out-2-review/)
- **The AV Club**, Cindy White (B-): The review sees it as a solid but not groundbreaking Pixar sequel that provides comfort and continues the emotional themes effectively, though it lacks deeper emotional investment compared to the original. It praises the new emotions and voice work, especially Anxiety, but notes it doesn't fully innovate. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/inside-out-2-review-an-emotional-support-movie-for-tho-1851536800)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Katie Walsh (65/100, inferred): The sequel entertains with its new emotions, especially Anxiety and Envy voiced by Maya Hawke and Ayo Edebiri, but takes only a timid step into adolescence. It stretches the control-room metaphor too far and fails to offer profound insights for adult viewers. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-06-12/inside-out-2-review-pixar-maya-hawke-amy-poehler)
- **Little White Lies**, Hannah Strong (3/3/3): An enjoyable outing with old friends but unambitious and timid, lacking the emotional gravitas of its predecessor while sticking to a tried-and-tested formula. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/inside-out-2)
- **The New Yorker**, Justin Chang (60/100, inferred): The film is a lesser disappointment than its predecessor, with Joy and Sadness no longer central and some cheap gags, but it still offers witty workplace satire and a perceptive take on teen social pressures. It lands on familiar lessons about embracing all emotions but feels dispiriting in execution. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-current-cinema/inside-out-2-once-more-with-feelings)
- **Vulture** (30/100, inferred): The critic views the film as emblematic of Pixar's recent slump, with the inner world overpowering the story and failing to capture the emotional depth of adolescence authentically. They complain about the sequelitis and lack of sophistication in handling the new emotions and Riley's struggles. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/inside-out-2-is-another-product-of-the-pixar-slump.html)
- **Financial Times**, Danny Leigh (★★★☆☆): The critic describes a witty but jittery follow-up where Anxiety, Envy and Ennui run rampant as adolescence takes hold. They note mixed feelings about the new regime but find it an engaging if not flawless exploration of teen emotions. [Read](https://www.ft.com/content/f724179a-c2eb-45d7-97db-805e9e6577e8)
- **Screen Daily**: A deft follow-up to the 2015 smash centered on puberty bringing unpredictable new emotions, strongest when harnessing how emotions define us and occasionally lead us astray. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/inside-out-2-review/5194384.article)
- **Sight and Sound**: The sequel is witty but feels too similar to the original, triggering a sense of déjà vu despite its innovations and new emotions. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/inside-out-2-all-its-innovations-takeaway-feeling-from-pixars-sequel-deja-vu)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney: The critic praises the sequel for its inventive personification of teenage emotions and calls it a delightful, heartfelt follow-up that captures the chaos of adolescence with humor and heart. They single out the new emotions like Anxiety and Ennui for their comedic appeal and the film's universal message about accepting all emotions. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/inside-out-2-review-pixar-sequel-amy-poehler-1235918216/)
- **The Times**, Jonathan Dean (★★★★☆): The critic says Pixar is back on form with a smart, tender and knowing film about the angst of being a 13-year-old girl. They highlight how it handles the shift from childhood joy to sarcasm and anxiety lightly but movingly. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/inside-out-2-in-the-mind-of-a-teenager-nzhjr6xls)
- **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (Critic's Pick): The sequel builds playfully on the first film's brilliance and comes close to matching it, centering on Anxiety as a compelling new force in Riley's battle over her Sense of Self. It is an enchanting ride and one of the most perceptive tales of early adolescence in recent cinema. [Read](https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/inside-out-2-review-amy-poehler-lewis-black-1236033453/)
- **Polygon**, Tasha Robinson (85/100, inferred): The sequel revives Pixar's emotional magic by authentically advancing Riley's story with new emotions and clever metaphors, delivering a heartfelt and believable narrative about teenage struggles that ranks among the studio's strongest recent works. [Read](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/24178014/inside-out-2-review/)
- **The Playlist**, Gregory Ellwood (B+): The review calls it a nuanced and sophisticated sequel that captures the loss of childhood innocence during puberty. It singles out the character animation of Anxiety losing control as particularly striking and heartbreaking. [Read](https://theplaylist.net/inside-out-2-review-anxiety-attempts-a-takeover-in-a-fantastic-pixar-sequel-20240612/)
- **Digital Spy**, Ian Sandwell (4/5): The critic calls it a worthy, funny, and inventive follow-up that expands the world with sharp observations on growing up and anxiety. It notes the structure feels overly familiar at times and lacks the same emotional punch as the original. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a61056602/inside-out-2-review-pixar/)
- **HeyUGuys**, Linda Marric (4/5): The critic sees it as another Pixar success full of heart, emotion, and silly antics that delivers a message of hope and kindness. It notes the film is not quite as fresh or original as the first but remains a strong entry. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/inside-out-2-review/)
- **The Ringer**, A.A. Dowd (75/100, inferred): The critic finds it a good but not great sequel that thoughtfully expands on the original's themes of emotional growth during puberty, praising its insight into teenage feelings despite lacking the first film's emotional punch. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2024/06/17/movies/inside-out-2-review-cast-pixar-sequels-new-emotions)
- **/Film**, Chris Evangelista (7/10): The critic finds the sequel visually inventive and emotionally resonant in its depiction of anxiety but notes it lacks some of the original's freshness and wonder. It singles out the honest portrayal of anxiety and its effects for particular praise. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/1601056/inside-out-2-review/)
- **Den of Geek**, David Crow (3/5): The critic finds it visually dazzling but not matching the emotional complexity or grace of the first film. It praises the handling of anxiety as a metaphor but notes it leans too heavily on familiarity, nostalgia, and referential gags. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/inside-out-2-review-pixar-need-hug/)
- **Deadline**, Damon Wise (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the Pixar sequel talky and uneventful, with a long slog instead of imaginative fun and minor stakes that fail to inspire interest in a third film. Some parents may enjoy the sarcastic humor from Ennui's influence. [Read](https://deadline.com/2024/06/inside-out-2-review-pixar-amy-poehler-maya-hawk-kelsey-mann-sequel-1235971095/)
- **Paste**, Amy Amatangelo (7.9): The film accurately captures the turmoil of puberty and adolescence through vibrant visuals and new emotions like Anxiety, earning praise for its heartfelt script and relatable portrayal of teenage life. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/pixar/inside-out-2-review)

## Details

- **Director:** Kelsey Mann
- **Director:** Kelsey Mann
- **Screenplay:** Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein
- **Story:** Kelsey Mann, Meg LeFauve
- **Cinematography:** Adam Habib, Jonathan Pytko
- **Editor:** Maurissa Horwitz
- **Music:** Andrea Datzman, Michael Giacchino
- **Production design:** Jason Deamer
- **Producer:** Mark Nielsen
- **Cast:** Amy Poehler as Joy (voice); Maya Hawke as Anxiety (voice); Kensington Tallman as Riley (voice); Liza Lapira as Disgust (voice); Tony Hale as Fear (voice); Lewis Black as Anger (voice); Phyllis Smith as Sadness (voice); Ayo Edebiri as Envy (voice)
- **Runtime:** 1h 37m
- **Release (Ecuador):** 25 September 2024
- **Genres:** Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
- **Budget:** $200 million
- **Box office:** $1.70 billion
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u69y5Ie519M

## Where to watch in Ecuador

- Disney+: streaming, uhd

*Checked 2026-09-10.*

Also available in: AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, JP, KR, LT, MX, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PE, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SG, SI, TR, US. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country.

## Awards

- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie 2025: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie (won)
- Academy Awards 2024: Best Animated Feature (nominated)
- Annie Award for Best Animated Feature 2024: Annie Award for Best Animated Feature (nominated)
- Critics' Choice Awards 2024: Best Animated Feature (nominated)

## If you liked this

- *Inside Out* (2015), Fi1m 87: The original: one idea about sadness, followed patiently to the end. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/inside-out.md)
- *Eighth Grade* (2018), Fi1m 84: A thirteen-year-old’s anxiety filmed from the outside, and no less exact for it. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/eighth-grade.md)
- *Turning Red* (2022): Pixar on puberty again, louder and messier, with a giant red panda.
- *Kiki's Delivery Service* (1989), Fi1m 86: Miyazaki’s girl loses her gift to worry and gets it back slowly. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/kikis-delivery-service.md)
- *Persepolis* (2007), Fi1m 87: Adolescence in black-and-white ink, in Tehran, with the stakes turned up. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/persepolis.md)

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