Inside Out 2, known as Del Revés 2 in Spain and Intensamente 2 in Latin America, surged this week to become Pixar’s highest-grossing title ever and the fourth most successful animated film worldwide, climbing past the 1.25 billion dollar mark in global box office receipts.
Directed by Kelsey Mann, the sequel closed with a worldwide gross of 1.251 billion dollars, edging out The Incredibles 2, which had stood as the franchise’s top domestic and international earner since its 2018 release, earning 1.243 billion dollars in total. Industry tracker Box Office Mojo confirms this milestone, highlighting Inside Out 2 as a record-setting success for Pixar.
In the United States alone, Inside Out 2 has pulled in more than 543 million dollars, while international markets have contributed over 708 million dollars, according to the same reporting sources. The original Inside Out, which earned 800 million dollars worldwide, remains a landmark, ranking Inside Out 2 among the most lucrative animated releases in recent memory. The film sits behind global blockbusters such as Frozen, which grossed 1.274 billion, Super Mario Bros., which reached 1.361 billion, and Frozen II, with 1.451 billion, according to The Numbers.
Inside Out 2 continues Riley’s story as she navigates puberty and encounters new emotions such as anxiety, envy, and embarrassment that blend with the familiar core personalities introduced in the first film. The movie follows her family’s move to a new city and the emotional landscape she must manage as adolescence unfolds, offering a blend of humor and heartfelt moments that appeals to families and long-time fans alike.
The original movie, which centered on how a young girl copes with a family move to San Francisco, California, broke multiple box-office records upon its release. It earned approximately 295 million dollars worldwide and quickly rose to become the fifth highest-grossing film of 2024 within the first three days of release. In an unprecedented achievement, it surpassed the 1,000 million dollar milestone in only 19 days, marking the fastest accumulation ever for an animated feature, according to Disney disclosures issued on June 30 of that year.
Inside Out 2’s broader reception reflects Pixar’s continued influence in family-oriented animated storytelling, drawing audiences with a mix of witty dialogue, vivid characters, and accessible themes about growing up. The film’s performance contributes to Pixar’s legacy of animated storytelling that resonates across generations, combining entertainment value with emotional resonance and a compelling narrative arc that complements the studio’s catalog of beloved titles.