Pixar creative chief Pete Docter reveals that the Disney+ streaming series based on Riley's dream. Inside Out 3 is a 2029 American computer-animated coming-of-age fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. It is the third installment in the Inside Out franchise and the sequel to Inside Out 2 (2024).
The film was directed by Kelsey Mann, produced by Dana Murray, and written by Meg LaFauve from a story the two co-wrote with Pete Docter, Dave. Timeline & Release Date Speculation There is no official release date or production window for Inside Out 3. However, based on Pixar's development cycles and the studio's track record: Inside Out (2015) → Inside Out 2 (2024) = 9-year gap A sequel to a sequel could be fast-tracked, especially given the massive box office success of Inside Out 2, which pulled in over $150 million globally.
Dave Holstein, who wrote Inside Out 2, confirms that brainstorming for a possible third movie has started. He hints at new challenges for Riley and her emotions as she grows up and faces new life stages. Will Inside Out 3 Happen? Here's What Pixar & Disney Has Said About Potential Sequel Following the critical and financial success of Inside Out 2, fans may be wondering whether a third Inside Out movie is in the works at Pixar.
Disney does have one 2027 release date reserved for a Pixar film, but that likely won't go to Inside Out 3 considering Pixar has only had "minimal" discussions about the sequel. Pixar has not announced a third installment of the emotional comedy Inside Out, but director Kelsey Mann hints at more stories to come. The sequel could explore Riley's adult years and new emotions like Anxiety and Ennui.
Inside Out 2 writer Dave Holstein confirms early work on a possible third installment of the Pixar franchise. He also reveals potential characters and themes for more Inside Out movies, based on Riley's emotional journey and audience feedback. The creative team behind Inside Out has indicated strong interest in continuing Riley's story, and the massive success of Inside Out 2 makes a sequel highly likely, but until Disney or Pixar issues a formal statement, any release dates should be considered unofficial speculation [4][5][6].
While an official release date hasn't been announced, reports suggest that the movie could arrive as early as 2028. What to Expect in Inside Out 3? If Inside Out 3 follows the pattern of its predecessors, we can expect: New emotions joining the mix, expanding Riley's emotional landscape.