Inside Out 2

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Inside Out 2 is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 6,790 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Amy Poehler's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

There is a reason Inside Out 2 keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Inside Out 2 from the crowd. Teenager Riley's mind 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. Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2024. What keeps Inside Out 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Inside Out 2 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Amy Poehler's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.