Here’s every record ‘Inside Out 2’ has broken at the box office

As a movie reviewer with a decade of experience under my belt, I have seen my fair share of blockbuster sequels that failed to live up to the hype. But “Inside Out 2” is not one of them. Pixar’s latest animated masterpiece brought a wave of emotion and excitement back to the big screen.

As a big fan, I can tell you that “Inside Out 2” beautifully captured feelings of anxiety, embarrassment, envy, and ennui on the silver screen. It was truly awe-inspiring to witness this animated sequel become an overwhelming success at the box office.

Nine years after the initial release, the movie brought fans back into Riley’s thought world. At thirteen now, Riley captured the affection of cinema-goers everywhere, including both fresh and familiar emotions.

The 2024 box office got off to a sluggish start with a dismal Memorial Day weekend, which was one of the worst on record aside from the pandemic year of 2020 when cinemas were shuttered. This lackluster beginning has sparked renewed concerns about the health of the movie exhibition industry.

“Inside Out 2” has officially changed the tune.

According to Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian, it’s not surprising at all that the Pixar sequel has been a hit in the box office. He explains that its wide-ranging appeal to various age groups and demographics is practically limitless.

“The release of ‘Inside Out 2’ rescued the summer movie season in 2024, surprising many with its strong box office performance during a period when some had begun to fear a lackluster cinematic experience. This uplifting turnaround was evident in Hollywood as ‘Inside Out 2’s successful opening weekend shifted the mood from disappointment to excitement.” (Dergarabedian’s email to The Times paraphrased)

As a longtime fan of animated films, I must say that this summer has been particularly impressive with the outstanding performances of various titles at the box office. Among them, “Despicable Me 4” has truly stolen the show, raking in an astonishing $437.8 million worldwide. Personally, I’ve watched every installment of the Despicable Me franchise and have been consistently delighted by their unique blend of humor, heart, and captivating visuals. With this latest success, it is a truly humbling experience to witness “Despicable Me” becoming the first-ever animated franchise to surpass an astonishing $5 billion in global earnings. The dedication and creativity of the team behind these films have undoubtedly left a lasting impact on both children and adults alike.

“This summer, ‘Inside Out 2’ continues to shine as the standout film. Let me share some impressive feats it has achieved to reinforce its popularity.”

Highest-grossing movie of 2024 in the U.S. and worldwide

After being out for five weeks, “Inside Out 2” has raked in a total of $1.36 billion worldwide, with $574 million of that coming from domestic box office sales. This is the sole film in 2021 to surpass the $1 billion mark.

The film continues to gain momentum with no letup in sight. Its sequel has not yet been released in Japan, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, and the Czech Republic, where it is expected to be a big hit from the start.

The movie has now taken the 17th spot among highest-grossing films of all time. Over the weekend, it earned more than “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” and “Black Panther.”

Third-highest-earning animated movie of all time

The movie now ranks third in this category, with a revenue just $13 million less than “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” in second place. According to Dergarabedian’s forecast, Pixar’s film is expected to surpass “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” by the week’s end.

Disney’s “Frozen 2” wears the crown with $1.45 billion worldwide.

Highest-grossing Pixar movie of all time globally

“The release of ‘Inside Out 2’ surpassed that of ‘Incredibles 2,’ making it Pixar’s highest-grossing film to date with a box office revenue of $1.24 billion back in 2018.”

Second-biggest opening weekend for an animated movie globally

“Opening with an impressive $295 million revenue, “Inside Out 2” ranks as the second most profitable debut for an animated movie, trailing only behind “The Incredibles 2.””

Fifth-highest-grossing animated movie of all time internationally

Currently, “Despicable Me 4” is thriving at the box office. On the other hand, “Inside Out 2” surpassed “Despicable Me 3” from 2017 this past weekend, entering the top five highest-grossing international animated films. With a revenue of $770 million, “Despicable Me 3” was a significant success in previous years.

Fourth-highest-grossing PG opening at domestic box office

Due to “Inside Out 2” bringing in a massive $574.4 million domestically, Pixar now holds the first four positions on the PG movies earnings list. This new release shares the spotlight with titles such as “The Lion King,” “Incredibles 2,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

Top movie of all time in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay

In Mexico, the film earned approximately $95.3 million, attracting its biggest Latin American viewership. Additionally, it ranked among the top 10 highest-grossing movies in Argentina, Central America, Peru, Paraguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Philippines.

Eleventh animated movie to reach $1 billion

Approximately eleven animated films have surpassed the global box office revenue of one billion dollars; Pixar produced eight out of these tenets of exclusivity. The upcoming “Inside Out 2” now belongs to this elite group, alongside titles like “Frozen,” “Frozen 2,” and “Toy Story 3.”

Biggest animated film of all time in 17 countries

The animated film “Inside Out 2” claimed the number one spot in box offices in Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Lebanon, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. It was also the top-grossing non-local movie in Ukraine.

It’s the second highest earner ever in Central America, Ecuador, the Philippines and Slovakia.

2024-07-18 18:05