'Inside Out 2' Achieves $155M Domestic, $295M Global Opening, Second-Highest Animated Debut

Jun 16, 2024, 04:11 PM

Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' has achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, grossing $155 million domestically and $295 million globally. This marks the second-highest animated opening of all time, only behind Pixar's 'Incredibles 2'. The film, which explores new emotions such as Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, has received widespread acclaim and is certified fresh at 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. It also had significant international success, including the second-highest animated opening day in Argentina's history and the third-highest in Mexico. The movie's success is seen as a major comeback for Disney and Pixar, revitalizing the summer box office and outperforming recent releases like 'Furiosa' and 'Lightyear'. 'Inside Out 2' is expected to join the billion-dollar club, further solidifying Pixar's dominance in the animation industry. Additionally, it had a $62 million opening day, making it the biggest debut of 2024.