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Summer Box Office Success for Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’
Experience the summer box office phenomenon with Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’. Dive into a world of emotions in this highly anticipated sequel that captivates hearts and minds.
Summer Box Office Success for Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”
Emotions are running high at the box office this summer with Pixar’s latest animated feature, “Inside Out 2,” breaking records and capturing hearts worldwide. The film has crossed the remarkable milestone of $1.25 billion in global box office revenue, solidifying its position as Pixar’s highest-grossing film to date.
Having earned $543 million domestically and $708 million internationally, “Inside Out 2” has surpassed the success of its predecessor, “Incredibles 2,” which held the top spot for Pixar with $1.24 billion in global earnings back in 2018.
Not only is “Inside Out 2” the most successful film of 2024 thus far, but it also stands as the fourth highest-grossing animated movie of all time. It follows in the footsteps of animated blockbusters like “Frozen,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” and “Frozen II.”
Directed by Kelsey Mann, the film delves into the life of Riley as she navigates the challenges of turning 13 and dealing with a new emotion, anxiety, joining her existing personified emotions. The star-studded voice cast includes Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Ayo Edebiri, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Critics and audiences alike have praised “Inside Out 2,” awarding it an impressive A grade in CinemaScore exit polls. The film exceeded expectations during its opening weekend, raking in around $155 million in the United States and Canada, a staggering 70% more than anticipated.
Following the success of “Barbenheimer” phenomenon last year, where both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” captured audiences’ attention, the box office has been craving a standout hit. “Inside Out 2” has emerged as that much-needed success story, breaking the billion-dollar mark since “Barbie.”
For Pixar, the triumph of “Inside Out 2” is a significant victory, especially after facing challenges due to the pandemic. With previous releases like “Onward,” “Soul,” “Turning Red,” and “Luca” taking different paths to reach audiences, “Inside Out 2” marks a return to the big screen success for the beloved animation studio.