Los Angeles, CA – Pixar and Disney’s highly anticipated film “Inside Out 2” has achieved remarkable success at the box office, surpassing its predecessor in just 16 days since its release. The sequel has amassed an impressive $863.1 million worldwide, outperforming the original film’s total global earnings of $859 million. This milestone makes “Inside Out 2” the 19th highest-grossing animated film of all time.
In a recent development, “Inside Out 2” secured a spot in the all-time domestic animated Top 10, claiming the 9th position with $411.8 million in earnings. The film’s international box office performance has also been commendable, with a total of $451.3 million generated from 45 offshore markets as of Thursday. This feat further solidifies the film’s position as a global box office success.
What makes the success of “Inside Out 2” even more noteworthy is its achievement in surpassing the original film’s global earnings in a significantly shorter timeframe. Notably, the first movie’s earnings included Russia, a market that has not featured Hollywood releases since early 2022. Additionally, the original film had Japan in its cumulative earnings, while the sequel is set to debut in that market on August 1.
With the momentum “Inside Out 2” is currently enjoying, industry analysts predict that the film is on track to exceed $900 million worldwide once Friday’s numbers are tallied. Furthermore, there is a possibility for the blockbuster to reach the coveted $1 billion mark by Sunday, potentially making it the fastest animated movie to achieve this milestone.
In new markets overseas, the film debuted in New Zealand at the top spot and recorded the third-highest animated launch day ever. Industry experts anticipate a strong performance in the region over the weekend, further bolstering the film’s global success.
The top 10 overseas markets for “Inside Out 2” as of Thursday include Mexico, the UK, Korea, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Spain, Argentina, France, and China. With more updates expected to follow in the coming days, the film’s impressive box office run continues to capture the attention of audiences worldwide.