Box office collection of inside out 2

Box office collection of inside out 2: The Billion-Dollar Emotional Journey

Last Updated: July 15, 2024

The Historic Box Office collection

Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has achieved what few animated films ever have – joining the elite billion-dollar club in record time. The box office collection for this emotional sequel stands at an astonishing $1.01 billion worldwide in just 19 days of release, making it:

✓ The fastest-animated film to cross $1 billion
✓ The highest-grossing film of 2024 (so far)
✓ Pixar’s third billion-dollar film ever

Breaking Down the Numbers of box office collection

Opening Weekend Records (June 14-16)

• Domestic: $155 million (Pixar’s biggest debut)
• International: $140 million
• Global Total: $295 million

This shattered multiple records:

• Biggest animated opening weekend ever
• Second-highest June debut (after Jurassic World)
• Highest opening for any 2024 release

Week-by-Week Performance

First Week (June 14-20): $234 million
Remarkable weekday holds with just 32% drop from Sunday to Monday

Second Week (June 21-27): $102 million
Strong 56% hold despite A Quiet Place: Day One competition

Third Week 3 (June 28-July 4): $68 million
Benefited from July 4th holiday crowds

Current Totals (as of July 15):

• Domestic: $487 million
• International: $523 million
• Worldwide: $1.01 billion

Global Box Office Dominance

The film’s international box office collection shows unprecedented reach:

Key achievements:

• #1 animated opening in 32 markets
• Outperformed original by 58% globally
• IMAX contributed $140 million (14% of total)

Why Audiences Connected

1. Universal Storytelling – Explored anxiety in ways both kids and adults understood
2. Perfect Timing – Summer release with schools out
3. Visual Innovation – Stunning animation of complex emotions
4. Nostalgia Factor – 9-year wait built anticipation
5. Word-of-Mouth – 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes

Financial Analysis

• Production Budget: $200 million
• Marketing Costs: $150 million
• Total Investment: $350 million
• Current Gross: $1.01 billion
• Estimated Profit: $400 million+

The film has single-handedly revitalized theatrical animation after pandemic struggles.

Historical Context

Inside Out 2 now ranks among animation’s all-time greats:

1. Frozen II (2019) – $1.45 billion
2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) – $1.36 billion
3. Incredibles 2 (2018) – $1.24 billion
4. Inside Out 2 (2024) – $1.01 billion*
5. Minions (2015) – $1.16 billion

*Still in theaters – projected to reach $1.4 billion

The Road Ahead

With strong holds and minimal competition, analysts predict:

• Final Domestic: $650-700 million
• Final International: $750-800 million
• Potential Worldwide Total: $1.4-1.5 billion

This could position Inside Out 2 as:

• Highest-grossing animated film ever
• Top 10 highest-grossing films all-time
• Pixar’s most successful release

Conclusion: A New Animation Benchmark

The box office collection success of Inside Out 2 proves three key points about modern cinema:

1. Theatrical Animation is Back – Audiences will flock to quality animated features
2. Sequel Strategy Works – When done right, sequels can surpass originals
3. Emotional Stories Sell – Films that connect emotionally have incredible legs

As the film continues its record-breaking run, one thing is clear: Joy, Sadness and the whole emotional team have created not just a hit movie, but a cultural phenomenon that will be remembered for years to come.

Data Sources: Disney/Pixar official reports, Box Office Mojo, The Numbers
Next Update Scheduled: August 1, 2024

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