“Inside Out 2” Smashes the $1 Billion Mark Worldwide in 2024

Hello Bollywood buffs! It’s your favorite snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, back with the latest gossip and stats that’ll have you grabbing your popcorn! Let’s dive into the animated world of box office glory, shall we? 🎬✨

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Breaking News: ‘Inside Out 2’ Smashes Records Like a Bollywood Blockbuster!

So, word on the street is that Disney and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ is making waves, darling! Not just a ripple, but a full-on tsunami at the global box office. In just 19 days, this emotional rollercoaster of a sequel has raked in a jaw-dropping $1.015 billion worldwide. That’s right, a cool billion! 💰✨

Let’s break it down, shall we? The film has scored $469.3 million in North America alone and another $545.5 million internationally. That’s some serious moolah! ‘Inside Out 2’ is now among the elite club of 11 animated films that have ever crossed the billion-dollar mark. And guess what? Eight of those are Disney titles. Surprise, surprise! 🙄

Quicker than a Bollywood Dance Sequence!

This sequel didn’t just walk to success; it sprinted! With a domestic opening of $151 million, it even outshined ‘Dune: Part 2’ for the biggest opening of the year. And let’s not forget, it’s the first film since Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ (starring Margot Robbie, of course) to open above $100 million. Barbie had a $162 million opening, in case you were wondering. 👠

For three consecutive weekends, ‘Inside Out 2’ has been the undisputed king (or queen) of the box office, both domestically and globally. It’s also surpassed the lifetime earnings of its 2015 predecessor, which made a respectable $859 million worldwide. Not too shabby, huh?

A Triumph for Pixar!

This success is practically a lifeline for Pixar, which has had a bumpy ride at the box office lately. Thanks to Disney’s decision to release films like ‘Turning Red,’ ‘Soul,’ and ‘Luca’ directly to Disney+ during the pandemic, Pixar hasn’t seen much love from theatrical releases. But hey, ‘Inside Out 2’ is here to save the day! 🎉

The film has benefited from a loyal fan base and glowing word-of-mouth. Directed by Kelsey Mann, it dives back into the mind of Riley as she navigates high school with a few new, talkative emotions—Embarrassment, Envy, and Anxiety—joining the original crew of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Go figure! 🤯

The voice cast? Oh, just a few names you might know: Maya Hawke (Anxiety), Ayo Edebiri (Envy), Paul Walter Hauser (Embarrassment), and June Squibb (Nostalgia). And yes, Amy Poehler is back as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, and Lewis Black as Anger. Because why mess with perfection? 🎤

Nisha’s Nutshell:

Who knew emotions could be so lucrative? If only Bollywood could bottle up some of that Pixar magic! But hey, here’s the takeaway: when life gives you emotions, turn them into a billion-dollar blockbuster!

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Stay tuned for more juicy updates from your one and only Bollywood Newshound Nisha. Until next time, keep it filmi! 🎬💫