'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Inside Out 2 was released on June 14, 2024, and is a sequel to Inside Out released in 2015. It is an animated film directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Pixar Animation Studios.
Inside Out 2 brings the viewers back to Riley Andersen’s mind who is now 13 years old. The earlier part of the movie series had five emotions: joy, sadness, fear, anger, and disgust, but now in the second part, these are joined by four new emotions: envy, embarrassment, ennui, and their leader, anxiety. These new feelings help Riley handle the changes and challenges of becoming a teenager.
The movie follows the ups and downs of growing up. Inside Out 2 got 90% likes on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 7.9 rating by IMDb.
Trending
The film synopsis reads:
“Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel.”
Inside Out 2: All easter eggs and references
1) John Ratzenberger cameo
Pixar continues its tradition of having John Ratzenberger, who voiced Fritz the Mind Worker, in Inside Out 2. Fritz humorously calls the original Emotions "jerks" as he misinterprets their tone.
This brief appearance can be a way to recognize Ratzenberger's long journey with Pixar, as he has voiced characters in nearly all their movies.
2) The famous A113
The famous Pixar easter egg, A113 can be seen in almost all Pixar movies. It refers to a classroom at the California Institute of Arts. In Inside Out 2 it shows up in the vault where the original emotions are stuck. It is marked in Roman numerals (ACXIII), sticking to Pixar's habit of hiding this small tribute in creative ways.
3) A tribute to Pixar
Riley's hockey jersey number, 28, hints at Inside Out 2 being Pixar's 28th movie. This smart reference honors the studio's deep history and ongoing success, celebrating its journey from its first film, Toy Story, to today.
4) Riley's tight rainbow shirt
Riley is seen struggling to wear her famous rainbow shirt from the first movie, which has become too tight for her. This shows how time has passed and how she has grown over the years.
5) Bing Bong's paper figure
Joy has a paper figure of Bing Bong who is Riley's imaginary friend and was forgotten on her shelf. This thoughtful reminder honors Bing Bong's sacrifice and the strong feelings he brought to both Riley and the viewers in the first film.
6) Riley's Brang! shirt
Riley is wearing a t-shirt with "Brang!" on it, which refers to her dad's business and their shift from Minnesota to San Francisco. This hidden detail reminds the viewers of the emotional challenges Riley faced in the first movie while connecting her past and present.
7) A fun mix of Toy Story and Inside Out
Joy uses Lenny, the binoculars that can walk from Toy Story, to help Sadness see Family Island. This fun mix of characters from Pixar's first movie and Inside Out makes a connection between the two popular films.
8) 4*Town still popular
Riley's room has a poster of 4*Town which is the boy band from Pixar's Turning Red. This little surprise shows that the band is still popular in the Pixar world and gives Riley's room a modern touch that fits her teenage interests.
9) A funny onward joke
Joy calls Ennui's name "onward," which is a joke about Pixar's 2020 movie Onward. This funny little connection adds some humor and shows how Pixar's movies are all linked together, which might make the fans happy when they notice the reference.
10) Funny TV show for little kids
Bloofy, a flat character from Riley's past, makes fun of shows like Dora the Explorer and Blue's Clues. This brings back memories of watching simple and fun TV shows as a child which made the movie more funny and easy to connect with.
11) Video game character in the movie
Lance Slashblade is a character that looks like Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy, and is stuck in Riley's mind. This shows that Riley likes video games and also shows that the movie makers appreciate and understand the growing gaming culture.
12) Riley's dream studio
Fear is holding a coffee cup with the Dream Productions logo which is the movie studio in Riley's mind that makes her dreams. This reminds us of the first movie and makes the sequel feel connected and familiar.
13) Famous puppeteers make special appearances
The voices of Subconscious Guards in Inside Out 2 are played by famous puppeteers Frank Oz and Dave Goelz. Their funny conversation about hats is a way to remember their important work in children's shows.
14) Riley still can't forget Triple Dent Gum
The annoying Triple Dent Gum song from the first movie comes back when the original emotions play it at headquarters. This reference is a reminder of those catchy songs that viewers can't get out of their heads.
15) A tribute to a sesame street star
The pizza place where Riley and her friends order from is called "Spinney's Pizza," which is a tribute to Carroll Spinney, the puppeteer who played Big Bird. This hidden detail shows respect for Spinney's big role in children's TV and the director's personal appreciation for him.
16) Remembering the memory erasers
Forgetters Paula and Bobby, voiced by Paula Poundstone and Bobby Moynihan, come back to manage and remove Riley's memories. Their return brings continuity and humor to Inside Out 2 as they keep doing their unusual jobs deep inside Riley's thoughts.
17) A Pixar short reference in Mt. Crushmore
Mt. Crushmore is a monument in Riley's mind that shows the faces of four boys, including Lance Slashblade and Jordan from the Pixar short called Riley's First Date?. This funny image shows how Riley's interests and relationships are changing.
18) Anxiety shown with a popular internet meme
The workers of Anxiety create a situation that looks like the viral Distracted Boyfriend meme. It shows Riley's teenage concerns in a funny manner. This current reference makes Inside Out 2 more relatable and adds modern humor.
19) A reference to the 1984 Apple Ad
The scene with Anxiety creating panic is similar to the famous Apple commercial from 1984, which was inspired by George Orwell's book about a controlling society. Anxiety's big face on a screen makes the scene feel like a famous ad, adding a clever, retro touch.
20) A difficult memory in Inside Out 2
One of Riley's bad memories is when she took her mom's credit card, showing the complexities of her personality. This shows the Inside Out 2 idea that it's important to accept all feelings and experiences, even the bad ones.
Inside Out 2 is currently playing in theaters and will be available to stream on Disney+ later this year.
