So, you know how movies these days are always trying to one-up each other? Well, Pixar just threw down the gauntlet with ‘Inside Out 2.’ It’s like they took everything we loved about the first movie and dialed it up to eleven. People everywhere can’t stop talking about it, and for good reason—it’s smashing records left and right at the box office.
The Talk of the Town
Get this: during its opening weekend in the States, ‘Inside Out 2’ pulled in a cool $140 million to $150 million. That’s no small feat! It’s cruising right up there with the biggest animated movie openings ever. And guess what? It might even snag the title of the second-biggest opener for Pixar. The buzz was that it’d do well, but it’s gone way past well—it’s in the stratosphere, with some folks speculating it could hit $155 million to $160 million.
What’s Got Everyone Hooked
Now, the heart of the movie is Riley; remember her? The kid from the first movie? She’s back, and she’s wading through the wild waters of being a teen. The emotions we got to know last time have some new friends, reflecting all the crazy changes teens go through. It’s hitting home for a lot of people, offering a new angle while keeping that classic Pixar warmth and wisdom we’ve all come to adore.
Two Thumbs Up For ‘Inside Out 2’
Critics are over the moon about ‘Inside Out 2.’ They’re all about the new twists in the tale and the fresh emotions that keep things rolling. It’s sitting pretty with a 93% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes—making it one of Pixar’s top dogs. And the audience? They’re loving it even more, if that’s possible, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%. That’s the highest any Pixar film has ever gotten.
Making Waves Worldwide
It’s not just here, either. Globally, ‘Inside Out 2’ is a hit, raking in $48.8 million in 38 markets during its first weekend out. And that’s with it only showing up in 60% of the international market. In some places, it’s already outdoing the original by more than 200%.
With a budget of $200 million, ‘Inside Out 2’ is a big roll of the dice for Pixar and Disney. But, man, that bet pays off. The movie’s success is a big high-five for their commitment to telling great stories that really resonate with us.
Conclusion
So, ‘Inside Out 2’? It’s a success if it’s the result of the magic of animation. Its blockbuster performance is proof that we’re all here for movies that make us laugh and tug at our heartstrings. As Pixar keeps pushing the envelope, ‘Inside Out 2’ is definitely going down in the books as a game-changer in their epic run.
