“Inside Out 2” (2024) continues the journey into the mind of Riley, now a teenager navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. As she faces new challenges in high school, including friendships, social pressures, and her passion for hockey, her core emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—are suddenly joined by new ones. Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui shake things up, leading to internal struggles as Riley tries to balance her emotions and make sense of her evolving identity.

The film explores the complexities of growing up, emphasizing how new emotions emerge and interact with existing ones. As Anxiety takes the lead, the once-familiar emotional headquarters is thrown into chaos, pushing Joy and the others to adapt. With its signature mix of humor, heart, and deep emotional insight, “Inside Out 2” offers a touching and relatable look at the teenage experience, reminding audiences of all ages how emotions shape who we are.