The Emoji Movie (Fanon Version)

The Emoji Movie 2: Upgraded is a 2026 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Directed by Tony Leondis and written by Leondis and Robert Siegel, the film is a sequel to the 2017 computer-animated film The Emoji Movie and the second installment in the series. The film stars the voices of T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris, John C. Reilly, Madison Iseman, and David Cross. In it, emojis Gene, Jailbreak, and Hi-5 face off an evil ghost emoji after Alex upgraded his phone. It was released on July 31, 2026, and was a box-office success, grossing over $543 million on an $85 million budget. A sequel/spinoff, The Emoji Movie: Alex and Addie's Adventure, was released in 2030. A second sequel, The Emoji Movie: Refreshed, was released in 2032.

Synopsis
Following the events of the first film, emojis Gene, Jailbreak, and Hi-5 are living happily in Textopolis, which is now recognized in Gene's honor. But chaos starts to happen after Alex upgrades the phone they live in, which results in a ghost emoji emerging in and wreaking havoc.

Voice cast

 * T.J. Miller as Gene Meh
 * James Corden as Hi-5
 * Anna Faris as Jailbreak
 * John C. Reilly as Snap
 * Madison Iseman as Sasha
 * David Cross as Brady
 * Patrick Stewart as Poop
 * Sean Hayes as Steven
 * Sofia Vergara as Flamenca
 * Steven Wright as Mel Meh
 * Jennifer Coolidge as Mary Meh
 * Maya Rudolph as Smiler
 * Jake T. Austin as Alex
 * Tati Gabrielle as Addie McAllister
 * Liam Aiken as Ronnie Ramtech
 * Gabriel Iglesias as Cookie