The new Pixar film “Inside Out 2,” which premiered this week, was met with great enthusiasm by moviegoers, reversing Disney’s recent box office slump. The film achieved the best box office opening of 2024, capturing widespread attention.
The original “Inside Out,” released in 2015, was one of Pixar’s most acclaimed projects in recent years, amassing $858 million in global box office revenue. Consequently, expectations for the newly released sequel were high. However, “Inside Out 2” exceeded even the most optimistic forecasts with an extraordinary opening.
In its opening weekend, the film grossed $154.2 million in North America and reached $300 million worldwide, surpassing “Dune Part Two.” As a result, “Inside Out 2” marked the best box office opening of 2024. The film, highly praised by audiences, seems poised to maintain its momentum in the coming days. Despite typically slow weekdays for cinemas, the film continues to achieve high revenue figures, indicating that Pixar has produced another major hit after many years.
The success of “Inside Out 2” has also alleviated Disney’s recent struggles. With underwhelming performances from Marvel films, Pixar productions, and Disney classics’ remakes, the studio had been going through a challenging period. However, the triumph of “Inside Out 2” provides a much-needed boost for Disney.