Joy at the Box Office: Inside Out 2 Scores Second-Best Animated Opening Ever! Get ready to erupt in fireworks, folks, because Pixar’s done it again! This past weekend, Inside Out 2 exploded onto the scene, raking in a whopping $155 million domestically in its opening weekend! That’s right, folks, enough green to make Anger himself do a happy dance (although maybe not a public happy dance).
This stellar debut not only cements Inside Out 2 as the summer’s hottest ticket (move over, popsicles!) but also rockets the film into the history books! With this win, Inside Out 2 snags the number two spot for biggest animated film opening EVER, falling just short of the record-breaking Pixar release 2018’s “The Incredibles 2”, which brought in 182.6 Million.
This isn’t just a win for Inside Out 2, it’s a win for movie magic in general! The film’s success is a much-needed shot of sunshine for theaters, proving that audiences are eager to jump back into the world of big-screen adventures.
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Analysts were predicting a strong opening, but even their most optimistic projections paled in comparison to reality. Inside Out 2 absolutely dominated the box office, leaving last week’s champion, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, looking a little blue (though Will Smith probably still has a million bucks to cheer him up).
So, what exactly is causing all this excitement? Well, for starters, there’s the nostalgia factor. The original Inside Out took the world by storm in 2015, captivating audiences of all ages with its clever exploration of emotions. The chance to revisit Riley’s headspace, this time as a teenager, is simply too enticing to resist.
Plus, early reviews have been glowing, praising the film’s humor, heart, and surprisingly insightful look at the complexities of growing up. Let’s face it, adolescence is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and Inside Out 2 promises to take us right along for the wild journey.
Variety Reports: “The second “Inside Out 2” also connected at the international box office with $140 million, enough to surpass “Frozen 2” ($135 million) as the biggest overseas animated opening of all time. Turnout was especially strong across Latin America, where it landed the second-biggest opening of all time behind Disney’s Marvel epic “Avengers: Endgame.” Globally, the movie has grossed $295 million to notch the title for biggest animated debut in like-for-like markets at current exchange rates. It carries a $200 million production budget.”
Whether you’re looking for a laugh-out-loud good time with the whole family, or a chance to reconnect with your own inner child (we all have one, even Anger!), Inside Out 2 is the perfect film to fill your cup (or should we say, your Joy-powered core memory?). So grab your tickets, gather your loved ones, and get ready for an emotional rollercoaster that’ll leave you grinning from ear to ear (or maybe shedding a happy tear – Joy wouldn’t judge!).