‘Inside Out 2’ Laughs All the Way to the Bank, Knocks ‘Frozen 2’ Off Its Icy Throne

Oh, sweet summer child! You thought Hollywood was done with sequels? Think again!

Hollywood Hrishita here, and I’m dropping some spicy tea on the latest box office buzz. Grab your popcorn, darlings! 🍿😉

Disney is practically doing cartwheels down Sunset Boulevard and why wouldn’t they? Their emotionally charged "Inside Out 2" has knocked "Frozen II" off its icy throne to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Yes, Elsa, it’s time to let it go! 😆

So, what’s the scoop? After six weeks of making the cash registers sing, "Inside Out 2" has raked in a jaw-dropping $601 million domestically and $861 million internationally. For those of you who skipped math class, that’s a colossal $1.46 billion globally. "Frozen II" had a good run with $1.45 billion, but hey, there’s a new queen in town! 👑

Let’s not even get started on "The Lion King" remake. Disney slyly categorized it as live-action even though it was computer-generated. Nice try, Disney, but you can’t sit with us in the animated film club! 🙄

In the grand scheme of things, "Inside Out 2" just leapfrogged over "Barbie" ($1.446 billion) to secure the 13th spot in the all-time highest-grossing films list. It’s like watching a Pixar character zoom past Barbie in a pink convertible. 🚗💨 It’s also the fastest animated film to hit the $1 billion mark, doing so in just 19 days. Take a bow, "Inside Out 2"! 🎉

So, why is everyone suddenly obsessed with this animated brain trip? Well, it’s a cocktail of nostalgia, fantastic word-of-mouth, and that four-quadrant appeal that makes it a hit with kids, parents, grandparents, and even that moody teenager who claims to hate everything. The original "Inside Out" made a respectable $858 million globally, but the sequel? It breezed past that in weeks. Shocking? Not really. Touching the emotional chords always works, my friend! 🎻

"Inside Out 2" didn’t just entertain; it resuscitated Pixar from its box office blues. With a $200 million production cost, the studio was banking on some good vibes. And boy, did they hit the jackpot! Critics and audiences alike were charmed. The sequel catches up with Riley, now a teenager, whose emotions Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), and Anger (Lewis Black) were previously in the driver’s seat. But now, new emotions like Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser), and Nostalgia (June Squibb) crash the party. Just imagine the chaos! 😜

Moral of the Story:
In Hollywood, emotions sell. Literally. 💸 Whether it’s a heartfelt sequel or a quirky new emotion, the key to box office gold is making us feel all the feels. So, if you’re planning a movie night, remember: It’s not about how much you spend, but how much you make your audience care. Now, who’s up for some emotional rollercoaster? 🎢

Stay dramatic, my lovelies! 💋✨

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