Disney’s Pixar explores the endeavors of adolescence with the sequel debut to its acclaimed animated film Inside Out. 

Disney’s press release confirms featuring Anxiety as a new internal character. 

“Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, might be new to the crew, but she’s not really the type to take a back seat,” says director Kelsey Mann. “That makes a lot of sense if you think about it in terms of what goes on inside all our minds.”

The trailer for Inside Out 2 teases the return of newly-minted teenager Riley and the sudden demolition of the brain’s control center, making way for new and unexpected emotions. 

Maya Hawke is joined by Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Liza Lapira as Disgust. 

Bill Hader, the original voice of Fear, and Mindy Kaling, the original voice of Disgust, were recast due to contractual issues. 

Nearly nine years after the debut of its original film, Inside Out 2 is set to release in June of 2024 with expectations of breaking box office records.