Pixar is set to dive even deeper into the human mind with the highly anticipated Inside Out 3 (2025) — and fans couldn’t be more excited. Following the immense success of Inside Out (2015) and Inside Out 2 (2024), this third installment promises to expand the emotional universe in bold, imaginative ways.
Release Date:
Inside Out 3 is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide in June 2025, just one year after its emotionally packed predecessor. Disney and Pixar are banking on the momentum of the sequel, which proved to be a massive box office and streaming success.
Trailer and Reception:
The Inside Out 3 trailer, released on April 15, 2025, broke records within its first 48 hours — garnering over 35 million views across platforms, trending #1 on YouTube in over 20 countries. Fans praised the introduction of new emotions, including Curiosity and Nostalgia, along with visually stunning upgrades to the mind’s headquarters.
Production Budget:
According to insiders, Pixar allocated an estimated $220 million for the production and global marketing campaign of Inside Out 3. A significant portion of this was invested in state-of-the-art animation technology and the emotional complexity of the storyline. The trailer alone is rumored to have cost over $5 million to produce and distribute globally.
Story & What’s New:
Inside Out 3 is expected to follow Riley as she enters her early twenties, facing adult responsibilities, career choices, and deeper emotional complexity. With Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust returning, the story introduces new emotions that reflect the complexity of adulthood.
Conclusion:
With a high-budget investment, an emotional new direction, and a record-breaking trailer release, Inside Out 3 is shaping up to be one of Pixar’s most successful and beloved sequels to date. Fans should mark their calendars for June 2025 — because the emotional ride is far from over.
