Culture news No movie has been faster than him! Pixar's latest film needed only 19 days to reach $1 billion, Inside Out 2 saves Disney
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Inside Out 2 has reached a remarkable milestone by crossing the $1 billion mark at the global box office in just 19 days of its release. This success makes it the fastest animated film to reach this milestone in history. This impressive performance solidifies Inside Out 2 as the highest-grossing film of 2024 so far and the only one to surpass this symbolic figure this year.
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Summary
- A box office behemoth
- A deserved success
A box office behemoth
The sequel to Pixar's hit, which takes us back into the mind of Riley as she navigates new emotions as a teenager, has captured the attention of audiences around the world, once again demonstrating the universal appeal of Pixar and Disney films. The film thus becomes one of the rare animated films to have crossed the billion dollar mark, joining an exclusive club of only eleven titles, eight of which come from Disney or Pixar.
Tony Chambers, Executive Vice President of Theatrical Distribution, expressed his satisfaction, saying:
We are absolutely thrilled to have reached this phenomenal milestone in record time, and it proves once again that global audiences will travel for a great film. The film’s remarkable success is a testament not only to the incredible creativity of the Pixar team but also to the power of the cinematic experience at its best.
The road to this success has been paved with records, with a stellar box office opening followed by a massive second weekend and impressive weekday numbers, highlighting the continued appeal of Inside Out 2 as a must-see event for spectators. In addition to its commercial success, the film has also received critical acclaim, earning a “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes with praise for its visuals, cast, and smart, in-depth storyline. Audiences have also expressed their enthusiasm with a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A” grade on CinemaScore.
A deserved success
The popularity of Inside Out 2 is not limited to the box office. Disney's unique ability to turn its films into enduring franchises is on display once again. Since the first Vice versa which grossed $858 million in 2015 and won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, the franchise has become one of Pixar's most beloved. The brand is back Vice versa everywhere from short films to merchandise to attractions in Disney theme parks.
Pete Docter, Pixar's creative director and director of the first Vice versahighlighted the lasting impact of the original film that led to the creation of this sequel.
“We hear people say, 'This movie changed the way I think about parenting,' or 'The way I understand my own existence,' and that's pretty profound for a cartoon,” he noted. Maybe there's more to this world?
He added that telling incredible stories like that of Inside Out 2 East really at the heart of what Pixar stands for. According to him, Pixar is not just an animation studio, but a storytelling studio.
Our films may be about cars or bugs or monsters, but they're really about us, about our experiences as human beings that we hope resonate with the audience.
In summary, the phenomenal success of Inside Out 2 at the global box office in just 19 days, reflects not only the power of Pixar and Disney animation, but also the emotional impact and narrative depth of their stories that continue to captivate audiences around the world.