Pixar's sequel to Inside Out surpasses The Incredibles 2 as Pixar's highest-earning movie to date.
Rollin' with the Blockbusters: Inside Out 2 Breaks Pixar's Box Office Record, But Not the Animation Crown
Summer's here, and the box office is heating up! The biggest breakout so far is Pixar's Inside Out 2, shattering the sales of the 2015 original and toppling Pixar's previous record holder, The Incredibles 2. As of today, it's raked in an impressive $1.251 billion, making it Disney's current box office champion. But it's not the highest-grossing animated movie of all time - yet.
Throwing a wrench in the works, Ne Zha 2, a Chinese animated film, has snatched the top spot with a staggering global total of over $1.7 billion[2][5]. Of course, a significant chunk of its success can be attributed to its ear-blasting reception in its home country, where it became the highest-grossing film in a single market[2][5].
Meanwhile, Disney's not ready to hang up its box office gloves just yet. Deadpool & Wolverine is set to slash through records as the sole major Marvel Studios release this year, and later on, Moana 2 will make a splashy comeback. The sequel to the 2016 hit, originally earmarked for a streaming series, will now grace the big screen this Thanksgiving. Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho are set to reprise their roles as Maui and Moana, respectively[6].
As for Inside Out 2, it's still reigning in theaters.
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[1] Box Office Mojo - Inside Out 2[2] Variety - Ne Zha 2 Sets Chinese Box Office Record[3] Deadline - Pixar's Inside Out 2 Breaks the Box Office Record[4] Forbes - Pixar's Inside Out 2 Overtakes The Incredibles 2[5] Hollywood Reporter - Ne Zha 2 Outperforms Inside Out 2[6] The Hollywood Reporter - Moana 2 to Hit theaters, Not Streaming Services
- In 2023, Pixar may overtake the highest-grossing animated movie of all time with Inside Out 2, as it currently holds the record for the highest-grossing Pixar film.
- Despite being outperformed by Ne Zha 2 in the global box office race, Disney's Inside Out 2 continues to reign in theaters.
- Iо9 readers who are fans of blockbuster movies might want to keep an eye on Disney's upcoming releases, such as Deadpool & Wolverine and Moana 2.
- While Pixar is gearing up to overtake the animation box office crown, it might not be the only sector of technology accepting innovation, as the future of the film industry could see significant advancements.
