“Inside Out 2” has shattered expectations at the box office, grossing a whopping $155 million in its first few days of release. The sequel, which introduces new emotions to the teenage main character Riley, outperformed projections and made history as the best opening for an animated film in like markets. The success of the film has helped turn around a relatively lackluster summer box office season, which had been struggling until the release of “Inside Out 2.”
The record-breaking opening weekend for “Inside Out 2” has put it at the top of the summer box office, surpassing other recent releases like “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” The film’s success is a testament to the power of sequels, as all of the top grossing films this year have been follow-ups to popular franchises. With a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, “Inside Out 2” has captured audiences’ hearts and minds with its witty, imaginative, and captivating storytelling.
Despite initial projections of a $90 million opening, “Inside Out 2” far exceeded expectations with its $155 million gross in the domestic market. The film’s success has also extended overseas, with an additional $140 million in international box office sales. This strong performance has not only made “Inside Out 2” the best opening of the summer, but also the second-best domestic opening for an animated film ever, following Pixar’s “Incredibles 2.”
The success of “Inside Out 2” has helped boost the summer box office season, which had been struggling to match last year’s numbers. With total gross sales reaching $847.8 million so far, the season has accounted for 21% of the total box office revenue reported last summer. The resurgence in box office revenue can be attributed to the strong performance of sequels like “Inside Out 2,” which have attracted audiences back to theaters after a slow start to the summer.
The film’s unique premise, which delves into the inner workings of a teenager’s mind and introduces new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment, has resonated with audiences and critics alike. With a 98% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes for the original film and a 92% score for the sequel, “Inside Out 2” has proven to be a hit with both fans and reviewers. The addition of these new emotions has added depth and complexity to the story, creating a compelling narrative that has drawn audiences in.
As the summer box office season continues, “Inside Out 2” stands as a shining example of the power of sequels to drive box office success. With its record-breaking opening weekend and continued strong performance at the box office, the film has solidified its place as one of the standout releases of the summer. As audiences flock to theaters to experience the emotional journey of Riley and her newfound emotions, “Inside Out 2” continues to captivate and inspire audiences around the world.
