Summary:
- “Inside Out 2” achieves a record-breaking $100 million in its second domestic weekend, marking the highest sophomore outing for an animated film.
- The film’s global gross reaches $724.4 million, surpassing “Dune: Part Two” as the highest-grossing film of 2024.
- “Inside Out 2” is on track to become the first film since “Barbie” to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
Pixar’s emotional sequel, Inside Out 2, continues its triumphant run at the global box office. It achieved a phenomenal $100 million domestically in its second weekend, shattering records. This impressive feat marks the highest sophomore outing ever for an animated film and the seventh-biggest for any film category.
Inside Out 2 has surpassed even the mighty Barbie, which earned $93 million in its second week. This dominance extends beyond animation, placing it among a select group of films to ever gross over $90 million in their second domestic weekend.
The film’s global success is undeniable, reaching a total of $724.4 million after its second weekend. This achievement secures its position as the highest-grossing film of 2024, surpassing Dune: Part Two’s previous record of $711 million.
Inside Out 2 demonstrates remarkable staying power. Its domestic box office dropped a mere 35% in its second week, the best hold ever recorded for a film with an opening of over $150 million. This surpasses the previous record of 40% held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Inside Out 2 continues to perform exceptionally well overseas, grossing $369.4 million so far. Several major markets have yet to open, promising further growth for the film. Even in China, where Hollywood films typically struggle, Inside Out 2 managed a respectable $10.3 million opening.
With its stellar performance, Inside Out 2 is poised to become the first film since Barbie to cross the coveted $1 billion mark at the global box office. This achievement solidifies Disney‘s dominance and marks a significant comeback for Pixar.
The success of Inside Out 2, along with Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, has sparked a welcome turnaround for the box office. Overall domestic revenue has seen an upward trend for the first time this year, marking two consecutive weekends of positive growth.
