Last year, in a newsletter from Puck, they revealed Pixar was in development on an Inside Out series. As Inside Out 2 approaches we learning more about the series slated for Disney+.
According to Bloomberg, it’s titled Dream Productions and “set in the Inside Out universe of Riley’s dreams.” The name comes from the ‘studio’ that creates Riley’s dreams, but it’s unclear if the series will continue to follow Riley or if it’ll include other characters.
Reports indicate that this new project from Pixar reflects the animation studio’s renewed emphasis on creating content primarily for theatrical release. This strategic shift comes after a period of roughly four years where Pixar’s output was impacted, likely referring to the challenges faced by the entertainment industry during the COVID-19 pandemic when many films went directly to streaming services. By pursuing a theatrical-focused approach with projects like the “Dream Productions” series set in the Inside Out universe, Pixar appears to be signaling its belief in the continued importance and viability of the traditional movie theater experience for animated films.
“I hope that we will not release another feature film on Disney+,” Pixar president Jim Morris said.
Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Liza Lapira as Disgust. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, Inside Out 2 releases only in theaters Summer 2024.
