Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, achieved a groundbreaking feat at the box office this past weekend by amassing an estimated $295 million (£232.6 million) in global ticket sales. This remarkable performance establishes it as the most successful animated film in terms of global opening weekend revenue, as confirmed by its parent company, Disney.
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The film’s release in North America alone raked in approximately $155 million, surpassing Dune: Part Two and claiming the title of the highest-grossing box office opening weekend of the year. This achievement is particularly significant given the industry’s recent struggles with lacklustre box office returns for various new releases.
Compared to its predecessor, Inside Out 2’s inaugural weekend numbers far exceed those of the original movie, which garnered $90 million during its opening weekend and went on to amass $858 million worldwide.
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Furthermore, it stands as the second-best opening weekend for Pixar in the North American market, trailing only behind the 2018 release of The Incredibles 2.
This triumph represents a pivotal moment for Pixar, following relatively modest opening performances of some of its recent releases. Notably, Inside Out 2 marks the first sequel to the 2015 Oscar-winning hit, which delved into the emotions of a young girl named Riley. While the original film explored emotions such as joy, fear, and anger, the sequel ventures into themes of envy and anxiety.
Against the backdrop of a sluggish start to the summer for film companies, the success of Inside Out 2’s opening weekend shines as a beacon of hope.
The industry has faced challenges due to a reduced film slate resulting from strikes by actors and screenwriters last year, as well as increased competition from streaming services for both content and viewers. According to media market research company Comscore, the number of cinema tickets sold in North America this year has dipped by nearly a quarter compared to the same period in 2023.
