Overview

• Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' delves into the teenage years of Riley, introducing new emotions such as Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment.
• Director Kelsey Mann emphasizes the film's focus on self-awareness and acceptance among teens, aiming to address the heightened anxiety many experience.
• New characters and animation styles, including 2D figures and video game-like graphics, bring fresh visual diversity to the sequel.
• The film also explores deeper themes of identity and self-belief, with Riley's emotions navigating a complex new environment inside her mind.
• Shame, originally planned as a new emotion, was replaced by Anxiety to better resonate with universal experiences and avoid heaviness in tone.