Inside Out 2 (2024), Pixar's sequel to the acclaimed 2015 film, achieved remarkable box office success, becoming the highest grossing animated film of all time.
Inside Out 2 (2024) continues the journey of Riley Anderson, now 13, as she navigates the complexities of adolescence. The film delves into the emotional turbulence of puberty, introducing new emotions and challenges within Riley's mind.
🧠 Plot Overview
Two years after moving to San Francisco, Riley is preparing to enter high school. Her emotions—Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger—oversee her "Sense of Self," a new area in her mind that houses her core beliefs. Joy has developed a system to keep Riley's sense of self intact by discarding negative memories. However, this system is disrupted when Riley's "puberty alarm" activates, leading to the introduction of four new emotions: Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui. These new emotions challenge the existing balance, causing internal conflicts as Riley faces the pressures of adolescence, including peer relationships and self-identity.
📈 Global Box Office Performance
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Worldwide Gross: Inside Out 2 earned approximately $1.698 billion globally, surpassing Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animated film ever.
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Domestic (U.S. & Canada): The film grossed $653 million, setting a new record for Pixar.
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International Markets: It accumulated over $1.045 billion from 38 international markets.
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Opening Weekend: The film debuted with $294.2 million, marking the highest opening for a Pixar film and the second-highest for an animated movie globally.
💰 Profitability
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Production Budget: Estimated at $200 million.
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Marketing & Distribution: Approximately $300 million.
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Total Expenses: Around $500 million.
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Total Revenue: Approximately $1.15 billion from theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming.
Net Profit: Inside Out 2 generated a net profit of about $650 million, making it the most profitable film of 2024.
🌍 Performance by Region
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United States & Canada: $653 million.
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Mexico: $95.3 million, the film's largest Latin American market.
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Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Uruguay: Inside Out 2 became the top-grossing film in these countries.
