'Inside Out 2' tops $1 billion at the global box office, first film to do so since 'Barbie'

"Inside Out 2" Billion-Dollar Success:

• Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" joins the billion-dollar club, grossing $1.014 billion worldwide.
• It is the highest-grossing film of 2024 and the first animated movie since "Barbie" to surpass $1 billion at the global box office.

Pixar's Box Office Recovery:

• The success of "Inside Out 2" marks a significant win for Disney's Pixar animation studio after pandemic-related box office struggles.
• Prior to this, no Disney animated feature from Pixar or Walt Disney Animation had exceeded $480 million globally since 2019.

Audience Impact:

• The film highlights the importance of family audiences, with over 70% of attendees during its domestic debut being families.
• It also attracted the teen demographic, with 14% of foot traffic coming from those aged 13 to 17, a group that has been less present in recent years.

Market Dynamics:

• The success of "Inside Out 2" underscores the significance of appealing to family and teen audiences in driving box office performance.
• Other recent successful family-oriented films include "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "The Garfield Movie," and "IF."

Upcoming Releases:

• The next anticipated family and teen-focused film is Universal and Illumination's "Despicable Me 4," set to premiere during the July Fourth holiday weekend.