The success of Inside Out 2 at the box office has been nothing short of phenomenal. The Disney/Pixar sequel has managed to amass an impressive $481.4M worldwide, with the half-billion milestone within reach. In 43 international box office markets, the movie added $23.4M, bringing its offshore cume to $226.7M. This success has been particularly evident in Brazil, where the film had the biggest opening day of all time for an animated title and the 5th highest for any film ever. It also holds the top spot overall for the year so far.
The success of Inside Out 2 has transcended borders, with audiences around the world flocking to see the much-anticipated sequel. In Latin America, the movie was down by 36%, a testament to its strong start the previous week. Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the film saw a 2% increase in numbers, showcasing its wide appeal. China also joined the fray, opening with an estimated $2.6M, hinting at a weekend in the $10M range. The film has garnered a 9.5 audience score from Maoyan, making it the best for any Hollywood movie this year and surpassing the original film’s 9.0 score. With such strong numbers, it is expected that Inside Out 2 will surpass the first film’s final total of $15.3M.
As of Thursday, Inside Out 2 has performed exceptionally well in the top 10 markets, with Mexico leading the pack at $45M. The UK follows closely behind with $19.7M, while Korea, Germany, Argentina, the Philippines, Central America, Australia, Colombia, and Chile round out the list with impressive numbers. These figures underscore the film’s widespread popularity and appeal to audiences of all ages.
The success of Inside Out 2 shows no signs of slowing down, with the film continuing to break records and surpass expectations. With a global box office cume of $438.7M and counting, the half a billion worldwide mark is well within reach. The addition of new overseas markets has only further solidified the film’s status as a global phenomenon. As more updates roll in throughout the weekend, it is clear that Inside Out 2 is on track to cement its place as one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.
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