Can emotions break the internet? The Inside Out sequel might

Among the four new emotions entering the narrative, Disney has unveiled Anxiety in the recently released trailer. While there is no official confirmation on the other emotions, we suspect it will be Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment joining the original quintet of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Riley's new emotions mirror what the average person feels in their teenage years when they start becoming more aware of themselves and susceptible to peer pressure.

The first Inside Out film followed Riley as an 11-year-old and explored the different emotions that entail. Because of this, Pixar's decision to explore her emotions in her early teenage years is the logical next step. But, the pivotal question still remains: can Pixar, and by extension, Disney, successfully execute the concept and deliver a sequel that stands on par with the brilliance of the original film?

The first Inside Out film set a high bar, grossing close to $900 million at the box office and receiving critical acclaim and audience praise. Luckily, the company has demonstrated its prowess in creating successful sequels with other franchises, including the Frozen franchise despite Inside Out 2's trailer surpassing that franchise's second entry's trailer as the most-viewed animated trailer. That franchise is on course for a third installment, with Disney's Chief Creative Officer recently revealing it's in development.

Inside Out 2 is set to premiere in theaters on June 14, 2024.