Inside Out 2: Dive Deep into the Pixar Easter Eggs and References

Inside Out 2 takes the amazing journey to a world of feelings to new and exciting levels! The new sequel gives audiences a unique glimpse into a character, Riley Andersen who's 13-years-old, showing how this growing teen manages all kinds of Emotions!

id="pixar-easter-eggs-and-references"> Pixar Easter Eggs And References:

With a fun new cast of characters that's helping this movie come together, the producers and creators are bringing even more into this show than just these characters! There are all sorts of amazing Easter Eggs that will surely add to those moments that fans will want to rewatch over and over.

The Power of John Ratzenberger

Fans of Pixar, there's this epic tradition for a very talented voice actor that everyone seems to adore, John Ratzenberger. This fantastic performer returns to another epic role! Ratzenberger has appeared in several animated Pixar features including "Toy Story" (voice of Hamm), "Monsters, Inc." (The Yeti), "The Incredibles" (The Underminer), "Cars" (voice of Mack), and the animated adventure "Wall-E" (voice of John).

• Ratzenberger has appeared in 21 Pixar movies. He returned in 2024 as Fritz.

An Epic Easter Egg - A113

A Pixar movie that doesn't have an "A113" easter egg is like a cookie that isn't baked right. If you watch a lot of Pixar films, you will discover that the famous class number, from "California Institute of the Arts", has been shown up in so many films.

This is really where all the magic was made with the founders of Pixar coming from this amazing school! The school has a place that is full of art students and those who go on to do awesome things, including those who bring to life some of the most creative and beloved Movies and stories!

• That magical classroom is known to students as "A113".
• This unique number appeared in the license plate in the first "Toy Story" movie. That was back in 1995!
• It is a hidden element, something you won't even realize exists for audiences who don't know what to look for.

Inside Out's History:

Inside Out, a brilliant piece of Pixar storytelling came to audiences back in 2015, showing how all of these Emotions are managed within the minds of those who watch!

The movie brought to light the way a girl Riley Anderson was managing her big emotions! It really captured the imagination and now the series has its much anticipated Sequel,

The creators had an interesting thing to bring out! Riley in "Inside Out 2" takes on a special role! It looks like Riley has a hockey jersey! As Riley is becoming a teenager, she has grown to play a spot on her local hockey team, the Foghorns! If you want a real tip, pay attention to the jersey number!

More Easter Eggs And A Look Back:

• Riley's rainbow shirt. A piece of clothing that may look so iconic and special is a callback! Fans will remember Riley was super into wearing this "rainbow shirt"!

As Riley transitions to a teen and all those growing pains that come with that, she still is drawn to keeping a piece of her childhood. The clothes really represent just that and shows just how real these characters really feel.

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You can't talk about these moments and not discuss Bing Bong! You will remember him from "Inside Out"! It seems that these epic moments are something we all miss! A special, magical imaginary friend who does everything he can to keep Riley, the movie's main character, happy and well taken care of, in a heartwarming moment, he sacrifices himself so she can make it back! The sacrifice in that story is what made him so unique! It's a sad event that anyone who has seen "Inside Out" might never be able to get out of their minds, and one that gets a unique spotlight in "Inside Out 2. "

But if you were paying attention, in this new movie you'll find out Joy has a special keepsake from Bing Bong. She has origami art of Bing Bong! You see, he hasn't gone forgotten in a heart-warming tribute and in this emotional way.

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A truly incredible part of any movie series is how things all tie together and that is definitely part of the Pixar family of animated Movies. What you will find is there is a strong link to one of Pixar's most epic releases!

• You get a real connection from "Inside Out 2" that comes back to the very first Pixar movie - "Toy Story"!
• What fans might have thought could just be a casual observation about the movies. Turns out it was more than just that.

It's amazing! And a big reason why you might enjoy "Inside Out 2. " is because in this specific installment, the series, pays homage to some of its older creations!

In this incredible adventure to find happiness in Riley's mind. One of her "islands" called "Family Island", well, it takes a turn in the sequel. Fans will love seeing how much "Friendship Island" has grown.

While one character "Sadness" seems like she can't locate "Family Island". Joy gives Sadness a pair of binoculars that you might have seen in a past movie. The toy they used was called "Lenny" and you can even catch this small character in "Toy Story"!

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One thing is obvious! That Riley Anderson in "Inside Out" and "Inside Out 2" really shows a world full of so many connections.

• There's another connection that ties these great Pixar films! It's about "4Town

You won't see the boys from the movie but there are posters on her walls meaning "4Town" has spread far! Those who loved "Turning Red", a classic Pixar story, know that "4Town" had its epic time showing what boy bands were truly capable of! You could even hear the epic "4Town" music during "Turning Red!"

What makes "Inside Out 2" so interesting, is this amazing story from the perspective of "Inside Out 2," fans will want to pay attention! The story includes more references! The emotions of a person and all that they feel. These experiences help make these movie stories a lot more meaningful!

Get excited for more surprises as these incredible Pixar creators continue to give us such wonderful Easter Eggs, and what’s even cooler is all those fun connections that tie the studio’s movies together and create some truly unique movie memories!