Shadowlands (2029 film)

The Emoji Movie: Upgraded is a 2026 American 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Robert Smigel and Matt Reeves. It is a sequel to the 2017 film The Emoji Movie and the second installment in The Emoji Movie franchise. T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris, and Maya Rudolph reprise their roles from the first film, with Jason Sudeikis, Heather Locklear, Michael Keaton, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kel Mitchell, and Jay Leno joining the cast. In the film, emojis Gene, Jailbreak, and Hi-5 team up with Mitch, Selena, and Tiny, three emojis from a similar world to Textopolis, known as, "Emoji Ville". The film is produced by Sony Pictures Animation and was released on May 29, 2026, by Columbia Pictures. It received generally mixed reviews from critics with many calling it an improvement over its predecessor. It was also a box-office success, grossing over $543 million on a $76 million budget. A sequel, The Emoji Movie: Sherlock Phones, was released in 2030.