Inside Out 2 explores puberty and connects to Netflix's Big Mouth through similar approaches to non-human characters. The franchises complement each other in presenting a complete view of adolescence. Inside Out 2 is darker than Big Mouth, offering a more unremitting depiction of Anxiety's impact on Riley.

Inside Out 2 sees the popular Pixar franchise tackle the thorny topic of puberty, and in doing so has created an unlikely connection to one of the most popular and critically acclaimed Netflix series of all time. Continuing the first movie's trend of exploring increasingly complex ideas and emotions, Inside Out 2 is as much a deep psychological study as it is a lighthearted animated comedy. However, while it's a clear example of animation proving the perfect medium for exploring complicated ideas, it is far from the first project to take such an approach.

A key feature of Inside Out 2's story,...