Los Angeles, CA – Disney/Pixar’s latest animated film, “Inside Out 2,” is making waves at the box office with a projected near $30 million earning on Wednesday. This figure is on par with, if not surpassing, its record-breaking $29.1 million intake on Tuesday. Industry sources have shared these numbers, although Disney has remained tight-lipped about the film’s performance.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding box office projections, even reaching the $20 million-plus range would mark a significant success for the animated sequel. If “Inside Out 2” does rake in close to $30 million, it would set a new Juneteenth holiday box office record, surpassing the $21 million earned by “Jurassic World: Dominion” in 2022 (taking into account that the holiday fell on a Sunday that year). The film’s domestic total is anticipated to reach $235 million if these forecasts hold true.
Compared to other animated films, “Inside Out 2” is expected to rank third for Wednesday box office earnings, following behind “Despicable Me 2” and “Super Mario Bros Movie.” The film is also poised to become a record-breaker for Pixar on Wednesdays, outperforming “Incredibles 2.” Additionally, the action-comedy film “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, is experiencing a successful run with a $5 million take on Wednesday, showing growth from the previous day.
In a positive sign for the industry, “Inside Out 2” and “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” are contributing to a robust box office performance, demonstrating the audience’s enthusiasm for returning to theaters. Both films are building on the momentum of earlier successes and delivering solid returns for studios. On the occasion of Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021, these box office achievements reflect the resilience and resilience of the film industry in recovering from the challenges of the past year.