Disney lucked out in not destroying Pixar as they did to most of the rest of their company with woke nonsense.
“Inside Out 2” has joined the elite billion-dollar club, achieving a global box office gross of $1.014 billion, making it the highest-grossing film of 2024. This milestone marks it as the first film since Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” to surpass the $1 billion threshold globally.
“Inside Out 2” has tallied $1.014 billion worldwide as of Sunday, making it the highest-grossing film of 2024 and the first film since “Barbie” to top $1 billion at the global box office. pic.twitter.com/byBqCNA73S
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The film’s success is a significant boost for Disney’s Pixar, which had seen declining box office figures since the pandemic. During the pandemic, several of Pixar’s releases went directly to Disney+ instead of theatrical releases, impacting their earnings potential. The last Disney animated feature to exceed $480 million globally was in 2019.
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 reaches a record-breaking US$1 billion at the global box office in just under three weeks, making it the fastest animated film to do so. What are your thoughts on this incredible achievement? #insideout #boxoffice #animation pic.twitter.com/cn5MNZMwYu
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Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners, praised “Inside Out 2,” noting that it reached the billion-dollar mark faster than any other animated movie in history. This achievement underscores the ongoing appeal of compelling movies and the audience’s desire to experience them in theaters.
Significantly, “Inside Out 2” has drawn a substantial family audience, which represented over 70% of its domestic audience during its opening. This demographic has been crucial for the box office, particularly as options have been limited until the recent releases of other family-oriented films.
Inside Out 2’ becomes the first film of 2024 to gross $1 billion at the global box office. pic.twitter.com/LOldHnaDLk
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Additionally, “Inside Out 2” has attracted the teen demographic, which has been less present in theaters in recent years. With 14% of its audience coming from the 13 to 17 age group, the film has demonstrated the potential to re-engage this important segment.
Looking forward, the industry is focusing on continuing to draw these key audiences, with Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4” expected to be the next major family and teen draw during the July Fourth holiday weekend. Let’s hope Disney stops their destructive moves with their woke mind virus which destroys everything it touches
Key Points:
i. “Inside Out 2” has grossed $1.014 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2024 and the first to surpass $1 billion since “Barbie.”
ii. The success represents a significant turnaround for Pixar, which had seen diminished box office returns due to direct-to-streaming releases during the pandemic.
iii. The film achieved the billion-dollar milestone faster than any previous animated movie, highlighted by Michael O’Leary of the National Association of Theatre Owners.
iv. A predominant family audience, which made up over 70% of viewers during its domestic debut, and the engagement of the teen demographic have underscored the film’s wide appeal.
v. “Inside Out 2” paves the way for upcoming family-friendly releases like “Despicable Me 4,” aiming to sustain the momentum of drawing key demographics back to theaters.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
