She must find a way to create hipper dreams while continuing to put Riley’s needs first.

Back at headquarters,Sadness read through the manuals and discovered that Riley was having a lucid dream.

The same is true for other emotions.

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Still,Riley has never met or become aware of these characters.

Inside OutandInside Out 2are available to stream in Disney+.

If Pixar takes this approach, it could mean some interesting opportunities in theInside Outfranchise’s future.

Tommy (Kit Connor) peeking through the window in Warfare

Now thatDream Productionshas opened this door,the nextInside Outmoviecould take the idea further.

The Inside Out franchise has been all about exploring actual psychological concepts through adorable animated characters.

TheInside Outfranchise has been all about exploring actual psychological concepts through adorable animated characters.

Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) looking up from her camera in Dark Winds season 3, episode 2

If lucid dreaming is involved, Riley and Joy could actually have a conversation one day.

Riley dancing with her friends in Dream Productions

A composite image of Paula holding a camera in front of Paula and the crew smiling at a memory orb in Dream Productions

Custom Image by Dalton Norman

Inside Out Sadness Joy Disgust Fear and Anger with the new emotions in the background

Custom image by Debanjana Chowdhury.

Dream Productions (2025)

Set in the whimsical world of Riley’s mind, this Inside Out spin-off series follows the crew at Dream Productions, the studio responsible for creating Riley’s dreams and nightmares. As they craft cinematic experiences each night, the team faces unexpected challenges, blending humor and creativity in a vivid exploration of the subconscious​.

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