Inside Out 2 becomes biggest animated film ever

Inside Out 2 has made a remarkable impact at the box office, earning an impressive $1. 46 billion globally since its release. This achievement has allowed it to surpass the previous record held by Frozen II, which earned $1. 45 billion in 2019. The film, which is a sequel to the beloved 2015 movie Inside Out, has only been in theaters for six weeks, and its earnings are expected to increase further as it is set to open in Japan soon. Inside Out 2 has also outperformed last year's top film, Barbie, which made $1. 45 billion. However, it has not yet reached the earnings of Disney's 2019 remake of The Lion King, which grossed $1. 65 billion. Although The Lion King is created using computer-generated imagery, it is classified as a live-action film, which is why it is not included in the animated film category. Currently, Inside Out 2 ranks as the 13th highest-grossing film of all time. To put this into perspective, the top two films on the list are Avatar, which made $2. 9 billion, and Avengers: Endgame, which earned $2. 7 billion. Of the total earnings for Inside Out 2, approximately $601 million came from the United States, while $861 million was generated from international markets, including $61 million from the UK. The production cost of Inside Out 2 is estimated to be around $200 million, not including additional expenses for marketing and promotion. This success is particularly significant for Pixar, as the studio has faced challenges in recent years, partly due to the pandemic, which led to some films being released directly on streaming platforms instead of in theaters. The narrative of Inside Out 2 continues to explore the emotions of a young girl named Riley. In the original film, audiences were introduced to Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear, who represented Riley's feelings. In the sequel, new emotions such as Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment are introduced as Riley navigates the challenges of becoming a teenager. This evolution of emotions adds depth to the story, showcasing how Riley's feelings change and develop as she grows older. The top 10 animated films based on box office earnings are as follows: 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, and Finding Dory (2016) - $1. 025 billion. These figures highlight the immense popularity of animated films, although it is important to note that these numbers are not adjusted for inflation, which can affect the perceived success of older films.