A still from ‘Inside Out 2’
| Photo Credit: Disney Pixar
Inside Out 2 has officially surpassed Frozen 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film in history. The Disney-Pixar sequel has amassed an astounding $1.46 billion worldwide, with $601 million from domestic sales and $861 million internationally, overtaking Frozen 2‘s $1.45 billion global total.
This milestone places Inside Out 2 not only at the top of the animated film charts but also as the 13th-biggest movie of all time, surpassing Barbie which grossed $1.446 billion. Remarkably, Inside Out 2 is the fastest animated film to hit the $1 billion mark, achieving this feat in just 19 days. It also holds the title of the highest-grossing movie of 2024 so far and is the only film this year to join the billion-dollar club.
The sequel owes its success to a combination of factors: the enduring popularity of the original 2015 film, enthusiastic word-of-mouth, and its wide-ranging appeal to audiences of all ages. The original Inside Out earned $858 million globally, a figure the sequel surpassed within weeks of its release.
Inside Out 2, which had a production budget of $200 million, has revitalized Pixar’s box office performance. The film, centered on the now-teenaged Riley and her evolving emotions, has captivated both critics and audiences. New characters such as Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Nostalgia join the familiar Joy, Sadness, and Anger, brought a freshness to the story as Riley navigates the complexities of adolescence.
