Inside Out 2is now the ninth highest grossing film of all time. From becoming the highest grossing film of 2024 to being the highest grossing animated film of all time, the Pixar sequel has dominated the box office throughout its theatrical run.Inside Out 2’s record-breaking box officecontinued further as it became the tenth highest grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office, surpassingThe Avengers,Barbie,Frozen II, and other former box office juggernauts.
According toThe Numbers,Inside Out 2has now earned $1.666 billion globally, putting it past the 2019 live-action remake ofThe Lion King, which grossed $1.662 billion (viaBox Office Mojo). At $1.666 billion,Inside Out 2is close to surpassingJurassic World’s $1.671 billion as well, which would make it the eighth highest grossing film of all time at the global box office. Check out the updated top 10 all-time highest grossing films at the worldwide box office below:
1
$2.932 billion
2
$2.799 billion
3
$2.320 billion
4
$2.264 billion
5
$2.071 billion
6
$2.052 billion
7
$1.926 billion
8
$1.671 billion
9
$1.666 billion
10
$1.662 billion
Inside Out 3 Is All But Guaranteed After Inside Out 2’s Box Office Success
Another Sequel Is Inevitable, But Still Years Away From Happening
While a followup film is not yet confirmed, with Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, clarifying thata sequel is only in the early stage of brainstorming ideas,Inside Out 3will likely happengiven that it has been an unprecedented commercial and critical success. Except forTitanic, whose story could not continue for obvious reasons, every other film in the all-time top 10 global box office was followed by one or more sequels that built on their respective franchise’s established box office triumphs.
With nine years passing between the releases ofInside OutandInside Out 2, the franchise has proven that it does not need to rush out a sequel.
Avatarhas three sequels on the way,the Marvel Cinematic Universe andStar Warshave films planned for years to come, andJurassic Worldis rebooting the franchise withJurassic World: Rebirth.Even 2019’sThe Lion Kingis expanding its story with the upcomingMufasa: The Lion King, which will act as a prequel and sequel to the original film. It is difficult to imagine thatInside Out 2will not follow the same trajectory as the other films in the all-time top 10.
Inside Out 2’s New $1.4 Billion Record Is An Encouraging Sign For Pixar’s 2025 Sci-Fi Movie
Inside Out 2 has set an astonishing record with its $1.4 billion (and counting) showing at the box office, making Pixar’s future promising.
With nine years passing between the releases ofInside OutandInside Out 2,the franchise has proven that it does not need to rush out a sequel. Pixar can take its time developingRiley’s story forInside Out 3, making sure it is just as narratively compelling and stunningly animated as its predecessors. In the meantime, Pixar will be releasingElio,Toy Story 5,Hoppers, andThe Incredibles III, having plenty to offer in the years betweenInside Out 2and the inevitableInside Out 3.
Inside Out 2
Cast
Inside Out 2 is the sequel to the 2015 original film, which starred a young girl named Riley with a head full of emotions. - literally. With Amy Pohler as Joy, Bill Hader as fear, Mindy Kaling as Disgust, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, and Lewis Black as Anger, the all-star cast brought to life the emotions that adolescents face as they grow, change, and adapt to new situations. This sequel, currently in development, will bring Amy Pohler back as Joy, with Riley, now a teenager.
