‘Inside Out 2’ Joins Elite Group of Movies Led by ‘Dune: Part 2’ With One Accomplishment Even ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Failed to Reach
An emotional takeover’s happening at the box office. Guess what? Well, Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, has exploded onto the scene, ascending to the status of box office titans alongside the likes of Dune: Part 2.
And the twist? The movie’s accomplished a feat that was beyond the capabilities of the enormous Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Get ready for an in-depth look at how this animated powerhouse is breaking records and stirring up emotions!
Inside Out 2: Emotions Run High, Soaring Past Box Office Competition
There’s a new champion in town: Emotions! Move over, spaceships and enormous monsters—Inside Out 2, the much-awaited sequel from Pixar, broke box office records on its first night of release!
Inside Out 2 made an incredible $13 million on Thursday night previews and $22.3 million worldwide, earning the critical acclaim Dune: Part 2 received and the coveted “A” CinemaScore. The film scored an almost flawless 96% Audience score rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing Dune 2’s 94% Tomatometer rating. With a preview take of $12 million more than even the formidable Dune, Inside Out 2 has become the animation studio’s largest opening night ever.
‘INSIDE OUT 2’ has received an A CinemaScore from audiences. pic.twitter.com/vkxSNi6quH
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Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is positioned for sustained dominance with a wider release that will play in 4,400 theaters, including premium formats like IMAX, Dbox, Dolby, and PLFs. Industry insiders estimate that the movie might surpass its $100 million opening weekend projection and earn as much as $135 million.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is currently the third-highest-grossing movie of the year (with a CinemaScore of A- and $568 million gross in international receipts). The animated blockbuster Inside Out 2 is expected to top the $90.4 million opening weekend gross of its original film. Needless to say, it also has the potential to be one of Pixar’s best-grossing movies in recent memory!
Social Media Buzz Hints at Blockbuster Emotions for Inside Out 2
Social media is ablaze with talk about the return of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear in Pixar’s Inside Out 2. According to social analytics company RelishMix, positive feedback has been received with viewers being especially drawn to the movie’s “new emotions” and the prospect of a nuanced nemesis in the form of Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke.
Returning to their beloved characters excites die-hard fans. With an astounding 556.4 million views across social media on sites like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook, the movie has established a strong online presence. This is better than Trolls Bands Together and Kung Fu Panda 4. Without a shadow’s doubt, Inside Out 2 is sure to be a heartfelt box office success!
