Inside Out 2 has surged to become the highest-grossing animated film ever, amassing $1.46 billion globally just six weeks post-release. This sequel to the 2015 hit Inside Out has surpassed the previous record held by Frozen II, which earned $1.45 billion in 2019. The film‘s earnings are expected to climb further, with its release in Japan still pending.
Currently, Inside Out 2 has outpaced Barbie—last year’s top-earning film, which brought in $1.45 billion. However, it still trails behind Disney’s 2019 live-action remake of The Lion King, which grossed $1.65 billion, although it is categorized as a live-action film despite its computer-generated nature.
With this achievement, Inside Out 2 stands as the 13th highest-grossing film of all time. It has a long way to go to surpass the leaders in the global box office race: Avatar at $2.9 billion and Avengers: Endgame at $2.7 billion.
Of the film’s total revenue, $601 million was generated in the US, while international markets contributed $861 million, including $61 million from the UK. Produced with a budget of around $200 million, Inside Out 2 represents a significant rebound for Pixar, which faced challenges during the pandemic with many films debuting on streaming platforms due to closed cinemas.
The sequel continues the story of emotions inside the mind of Riley, now a teenager, and introduces new characters such as Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment, alongside the returning Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear.
Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 highest-grossing animated films:
Inside Out 2 (2024) – $1.46 billion
Frozen II (2019) – $1.45 billion
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) – $1.36 billion
Frozen (2013) – $1.27 billion
Incredibles 2 (2018) – $1.24 billion
Minions (2015) – $1.16 billion
Toy Story 4 (2019) – $1.072 billion
Toy Story 3 (2010) – $1.068 billion
Despicable Me 3 (2017) – $1.032 billion
Finding Dory (2016) – $1.025 billion
These figures are not adjusted for inflation, which means older films might appear lower on the list when inflation is considered.
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