Inside Out 2 Box Office (North America): Scores 2nd Best Opening Day for an Animated Film, Poised for a Blockbuster Weekend

Ziya Khan June 16, 2024Last Updated: June 16, 2024

The box office has been revitalized by the triumphant arrival of Pixar’s Inside Out 2 after a lackluster period. The sequel to the beloved animated film has made waves with a staggering opening of $140 million, securing its position as the third-highest opening for any animated picture in history. Inside Out 2 faced tough competition from films like Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, The Garfield Movie, John Krasinski IF, and Kingdom Of The Planet Of the Apes. Here’s everything you need to know about the box office debut of Inside Out 2.Inside Out 2 delves into the teenage years of its protagonist, Riley, as new emotions take control of her mind. Pixar’s official synopsis teases the introduction of a new Emotion: anxiety, promising to shake things up within headquarters. The film has garnered unique and emotionally-charged critical acclaim, setting the stage for an impressive turnout from audiences.

Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is generating massive revenue across theaters nationwide. It closed its opening Friday with an impressive $60 million, making it the second-best opening day for an animated film, only surpassed by Incredibles 2 in 2018, which earned $71.2 million. Inside Out 2’s performance also surpasses last summer’s animated hit, Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which earned $51.8 million on its first day. These outstanding figures position Inside Out 2 as the third-highest opening weekend for an animated film, trailing behind Incredibles 2 ($182.6 million) and last year’s Super Mario Bros. Movie ($146.3 million).This weekend, Inside Out 2 is projected to achieve the biggest opening of the year, with estimates ranging between $120 million and $130 million across 4,440 theaters. If it reaches the $150 million mark, it could secure the second-best domestic opening for Pixar, following The Incredibles’ impressive $182.6 million.

In second place, Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die continues to hold its ground against Inside Out 2, experiencing a 50% drop in its second weekend. The film earned $28 million, with $7.5 million on Friday, accumulating a total of $107.2 million by Sunday across 3,885 locations. Meanwhile, 20th Century Studios/Disney’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes remains in the top five during its sixth weekend, earning $4.45 million at 2,600 locations. It experienced an 18% decline and has amassed a total of $157 million so far.With its record-breaking opening and positive reception, Inside Out 2 is poised to continue its box office domination, bringing joy and emotions to audiences around the world.