Los Angeles, California – Disney and Pixar’s latest animated film, “Inside Out 2,” has broken records at the box office, grossing $29.1 million in the United States on Tuesday. This surpasses the previous record set by “Incredibles 2” in 2018. Directed by Kelsey Mann, the film has now reached $205.7 million domestically in just five days, making it the second-highest-grossing movie of 2024 so far, trailing behind “Dune: Part Two.”
Internationally, “Inside Out 2” brought in $46 million on Tuesday, bringing its global total to $380 million. The film’s success on a Tuesday marks it as the sixth-highest-grossing non-opening Tuesday of all time in the United States, following blockbuster hits like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
Industry experts predict that the second weekend for “Inside Out 2” will see earnings of nearly $70 million, with some believing it has the potential to surpass half a billion dollars in the domestic box office. The film faces competition from other releases, including Focus Features/Regency’s “The Bikeriders,” which is expected to earn between $8-10 million.
In international markets, “Inside Out 2” has performed strongly, with notable earnings in countries like Mexico, the UK, Korea, and Germany. The film is set to open in several other countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, China, and Japan.
With its impressive box office performance and global appeal, “Inside Out 2” continues to captivate audiences and solidify its position as one of the top-grossing films of the year.