Enjoyed ‘Inside Out 2?’ Here are 6 movies like it you’re going to love

If you loved Inside Out 2, which recently made history by becoming the fastest animated film to hit the billion dollar mark at the global box office, then you're in for a treat.

The sequel to the 2015 hit accomplished this feat in just three weeks, surpassing Frozen 2, which took 25 days to reach the same milestone. Globally, Inside Out 2 is now the 11th film to cross this benchmark, following the 2023 release of Barbie starring Margot Robbie.

Here are 6 similar movies that you're sure to enjoy.

1. Turning Red

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Directed by Domee Shi, 'Turning Red' follows Meilin Lee, a Chinese girl in Toronto, who turns into a giant red panda when she gets emotional. This family curse is meant to be sealed away during a lunar eclipse, but Meilin enjoys her panda form. With her friends' support, she learns to manage her emotions, causing tension with her family who want her to suppress the panda. Like Riley in 'Inside Out 2,' Meilin struggles navigating puberty and high expectations from those around her.

2. Soul

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Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers, 'Soul' centres on Joe Gardner, a school music teacher who dreams of being a professional jazz musician. Just as he lands a big break, Joe has an accident and falls into a coma. Facing death, he teams up with an unborn soul named 22 to discover the meaning of life. Similar to 'Inside Out 2,' 'Soul' delves into pursuing seemingly impossible dreams and the value of meaningful relationships.

3. Encanto

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This family fantasy follows the remarkable Madrigal family residing in a magical enclave in the Colombian mountains known as the Encanto. Each family member has been endowed with a special ability by the Encanto's magic, except for Mirabel. However, when she learns that their enchanted home is under threat, Mirabel might become the family's last hope to save their magic.

4. Coco

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Young Miguel aspires to be a great musician, despite his family's long-standing prohibition against music. Determined to showcase his talent, Miguel unexpectedly enters the vibrant Land of the Dead. There, he befriends a loveable trickster named Héctor, and together they embark on a remarkable adventure to uncover the true story of Miguel's family history.

5. Onward

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Teen elf brothers Ian and Barley set off on a mystical quest to have one final day with their deceased father. Their adventure includes puzzling maps, daunting challenges, and surprising revelations. When their mother discovers their absence, she joins forces with a legendary manticore to ensure her sons' safe return.

6. Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse

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Like 'Inside Out 2,' 'Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse' explores academic pressure and friendship struggles. This fresh take on Spiderman features stunning animation and thrilling fights. It follows Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teen bitten by a radioactive spider, who must return five displaced Spiderpeople to their universes and stop Kingpin's multiversal collider, all while navigating his new powers and adolescence.