'Inside Out 2' Becomes Fastest Animated Film to Hit $1 Billion in 19 Days, 'Despicable Me 4' Tops July 4th Box Office with $20.4M

Jul 5, 2024, 06:05 PM

Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' has achieved significant milestones at the box office, becoming the fastest animated movie to reach $1 billion globally in just 19 days. The film has grossed over $503.6 million domestically and $1.121 billion worldwide. It is the first movie of 2024 to cross the $1 billion mark and has set a new benchmark for animated films. Meanwhile, 'Despicable Me 4' topped the July 4th box office with $20.4 million, bringing its total domestic gross to $47.6 million in its first two days. The film is projected to gross around $120 million over the five-day holiday weekend. 'Despicable Me 4' has already crossed $100 million globally. Both films have shown strong performances, indicating a robust return to theaters for animated features.