The final trailer for Inside Out 2 sheds light on Riley’s intricate journey through her inner world, introducing a plethora of new emotions such as anxiety, ennui, envy, and embarrassment, alongside the returning favorites joy, sadness, and anger.
Scheduled for theatrical release on June 14, Inside Out 2 is set to captivate audiences with Riley and her lively emotions once again taking center stage. Pixar recently unveiled the ultimate trailer just days before the much-anticipated film hits the big screen.
As Riley transitions into her teen years at the age of 13, the sequel delves into the complexities of adolescence, with the introduction of various new emotions. The trailer offers glimpses of Riley’s struggles to express her true feelings, as she grapples with her parents’ inquiries about her camp experience. Within her mind, Anger emerges as the predominant emotion, reflecting her mother’s frustration with her daughter’s reluctance to open up. Ah, the trials and tribulations of being a teenager!
More on the final Inside Out 2 trailer is below!
Riley battles with her complicated inner thoughts
The Inside Out 2 trailer and upcoming film center around the recurring theme of Riley suppressing her emotions. This motif is vividly portrayed in previous trailers, where Joy, Fear, Anger, Sadness, and Disgust were depicted as being bottled up. The opening scene of the latest trailer illustrates how this emotional repression seeps into Riley’s daily existence.
Additionally, the trailer briefly touches upon nostalgia, hinting at its significance as one of the major emotions that the filmmakers chose to explore further, alongside a few other similar emotions left unexplored.
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Nine years ago, when Inside Out was first released, critics lauded the film for its largely accurate portrayal of mental health, particularly in relation to children. It received praise for depicting the intricate relationship between humans and their emotions, showcasing how often their reactions to certain situations are beyond their control.
As Inside Out 2 approaches, the sequel promises to offer children a glimpse into their upcoming teenage years, while also evoking nostalgia for adults, transporting them back to cherished moments from their own past.
Returning to reprise their roles are Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, and Lewis Black as Anger, with Tony Hale and Liza Lapira joining the cast as Fear and Disgust. Hale and Lapira step in for Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling, who opted not to return due to a salary disagreement.
Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, a new emotion introduced as Riley reaches the age of 13. Additionally, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Paul Walter voice the three other emotions—Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment, respectively.
