At the ongoing D23 event, Disney and Pixar unveiled the first-look trailer and shared details about the upcoming Inside Out franchise’s new series, Dream Productions. According to Variety, at D23 in Anaheim, Pete Docter, chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios, said, “Thank you for making Inside Out 2 the number one animated film of all time,” before making the big announcement, “If you love this film as much as we do, I have great news.”
Docter revealed that this is their first original series and they wanted to create something “unique and bold” that they had never done before. Read on to find out more details about the project!
He also shared that the new series, which will arrive on Disney+ in the spring of 2025, takes place between the first and second Inside Out movies, and described the spinoff series as an “in-betweenquel.”
The series is set in a studio where Riley’s dreams are created every night, always on time and within budget. However, some memories require additional work, so they are sent to Dream Productions. When Riley falls asleep, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the crew creating her dreams, much like a movie set, according to the outlet.
Additionally, Disney+ has yet to announce the voice cast for the Inside Out spinoff series, so it’s unclear if any of the original actors from the first two films will return for the show.
In a previous interview with Entertainment Weekly, Pixar’s Pete Docter discussed the details of this new series for the first time. He said, “We’ve finished it. It’s going to be released next spring. I’m not sure if there’s a specific release date.”
Docter further explained that in the original Inside Out movie, we visit dream productions to show how Riley’s dreams are formed, which “half-way” explains why dreams are so “weird”. He further stated that he has continued to explore the power of dreams and their effect on waking life, calling it “pretty cool”.
Meanwhile, the animated coming-of-age film Inside Out 2 released in theaters in June 2024 and became a huge hit at the global box office. Directed by Kelsey Mann, the film grossed $1.5 billion worldwide. The project featured a talented voice cast, including Amy Poehler as Joy, Maya Hawke as Anxiety, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Paul Walter Hauser as Embarrassment, and Ayo Edebiri as Jealousy.
