Disney and Pixar’s anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, is now in theaters everywhere. If you’re wondering when Inside Out 2 will be available on Disney Plus and digital video platforms, read on to discover when you can likely watch the film from home.
Inside Out 2 is a sequel to the highly successful Disney and Pixar film Inside Out (2015). The film “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,” according to the official synopsis.
Maya Hawke voices Anxiety, while Amy Poehler returns as the voice of Joy. The star-studded voice cast also features Ayo Edebiri, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Tony Hale, and Liza Lapira. Director Kelsey Mann told The Walt Disney Company in June that he wanted to direct Inside Out 2 because he “felt like there was more story to tell.”
“At the end of the first film, Joy asked the audience a question. She says, ‘after all Riley is 12 now, what could happen?’ Well, I wanted to answer that question,” he explained. The first-time feature film director added that his hope for the sequel, which introduces new emotions like Anxiety to the now-teenaged Riley, is to “tell a story that made some teenagers lives that much easier.”
“It’s all about navigating those different emotions,” Mann continued. “A lot of it is me trying to connect to myself as a teenager and all the changes that I went through at that time that helped me get through all the changes I’m going to go through as a director.”
How To Watch Inside Out 2
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 premiered exclusively in theaters on Friday, June 14, 2024. Currently, the only way to watch Inside Out 2 is in movie theaters. Check your local cinemas for specific showtimes.
When Will Inside Out 2 Be Streaming On Disney Plus?
Disney+ has yet to announce the release date for Inside Out 2. However, based on the release patterns of recent Disney and Pixar animated films, Inside Out 2 is likely to arrive on Disney+ sometime in September 2024, approximately three months after its theatrical premiere.
For example, Disney’s animated film Wish premiered on Disney+ over three months following its theatrical debut. Elemental followed a similar release schedule, hitting theaters on June 16, 2023, and landing on the streaming platform nearly three months later on September 13.
To watch Inside Out 2 on Disney+, viewers must sign up for a subscription to the streaming platform. Plans start at $7.99 per month for the basic option (with ads). Currently, Disney+ does not provide a free trial. However, the service offers a bundle option with existing subscriptions to ESPN+ or Hulu.
When Will Inside Out 2 Be Released On Digital?
Fortunately, you don’t have to wait for Inside Out 2 to debut on Disney+ to watch the sequel at home. You can purchase and and rent the film earlier on digital VOD platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV, typically within 45 to 65 days after its theatrical premiere. Considering this timeline, Inside Out 2 could be available digitally as early as July 29, 2024.
Stay tuned to learn exactly when the beloved sequel will premiere on Disney+ and digital platforms. Watch the official trailer for Inside Out 2, below.
