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- Title and Earnings:
- Inside Out 2 emerged as the most popular movie of 2024, grossing over $1.7 billion worldwide.
- Release Date:
- Hit theaters on June 14, 2024, kickstarting a record-breaking run.
- Storyline:
- Follows Riley navigating puberty, introducing new emotions like Anxiety (Maya Hawke) alongside returning ones like Joy (Amy Poehler).
- Opening Weekend:
- Debuted with $154.2 million in the U.S., setting the stage for its dominance.
- Domestic and Global Performance:
- Earned $652.9 million in the U.S. and over $1 billion internationally, making it the highest-grossing animated film ever.
- Why It Succeeded:
- Perfect Timing: Released during a recovering 2024 box office post-Hollywood strikes.
- Established IP: Built on the beloved 2015 Inside Out, blending nostalgia with fresh ideas.
- Universal Appeal: Tackled mental health and growing up, resonating with all ages.
- Word of Mouth: Boasted a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and massive social media buzz.
- Key Competition:
- Deadpool & Wolverine: $1.34 billion.
- Moana 2: $1.05 billion.
- Despicable Me 4: $969 million.
- Wicked: $729 million.
- None matched Inside Out 2’s global haul.
- Cultural Impact:
- Proved animation’s dominance (four of 2024’s top ten films were animated).
- Offered hope for a post-strike industry with its emotional storytelling.
- Legacy:
- As of February 25, 2025, it’s 2024’s box office king and a cultural milestone.
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