Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” is lighting up the global box office, achieving a record-breaking $100 million domestically and $164.4 million internationally in its second weekend. This brings its total gross to an impressive $724.4 million, making it the top-grossing film of the year, surpassing “Dune: Part Two,” which previously held the record with $711 million.
The animated blockbuster, which delves into the emotions of a 13-year-old girl, has joined an elite group of films that have earned $90 million or more in their second weekend at the domestic box office. “Inside Out 2” now boasts the biggest sophomore outing of any animated film in the U.S. and the seventh-biggest overall, outpacing franchises like “Avengers,” “Star Wars,” and “Jurassic World.” It even surpassed “Barbie,” which grossed $93 million in its second weekend.
Domestically, “Inside Out 2” has amassed $355.2 million, showing an incredibly strong hold with just a 35% drop from its opening weekend— the best retention for any film that debuted with $150 million or more. Previously, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” held this record with a 40% drop. Internationally, the film has earned $369.4 million and still has several major markets yet to open. Notably, it achieved the second-biggest opening of all time in Brazil and Spain and made a significant impact in China with a $10.3 million debut.
The success of “Inside Out 2” marks a major victory for Disney and a significant comeback for Pixar, positioning the film to join the $1 billion club at the global box office— a feat not achieved since “Barbie” last summer. This success, along with Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” has revitalized the box office, which had been experiencing a downturn. For the first time this year, domestic revenue has increased year-over-year for two consecutive weekends.
“Bad Boys 4” maintained its position at No. 2 in North America, earning an estimated $18.8 million in its third weekend and reaching a domestic total of nearly $150 million. Internationally, the action-comedy added another $24 million, bringing its global total to $289.1 million.