Inside Out 2 has topped the global box office and claimed the title of Pixar's highest-grossing film ever, earning $1,251,434,061 worldwide. The milestone places the film at No. 23 on the all-time list of highest-grossing movies, alongside cinematic giants like Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Titanic.
Inside Out 2 Dethrones Incredibles 2 at the Pixar Box Office
With this achievement, Inside Out 2 unseats Incredibles 2 — which had held the crown since its 2018 release with $1,242,805,359 — as Pixar's top earner. The original Inside Out (2015) remains on the all-time chart as well, ranked at No. 88 with $850,309,035.
Story, Director, and Cast
Directed by Kelsey Mann, Inside Out 2 continues the journey of Riley, now 13 years old and navigating the emotional turbulence of her teenage years. The returning core cast includes Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Tony Hale as Fear, Liza Lapira as Disgust, and Lewis Black as Anger.
The sequel introduces a bold lineup of new emotions: Maya Hawke voices Anxiety, Ayo Edebiri voices Envy, Adèle Exarchopoulos voices Ennui, Paul Walter Hauser voices Embarrassment, and June Squibb voices Nostalgia.
Why Inside Out 2 Connected With Audiences Worldwide
The film's broad, cross-generational appeal accounts for much of its box office dominance. Viewers of all ages recognise the emotions on screen — both the familiar and the newly introduced — making it one of the most universally relatable animated films in years.
Inside Out 2 also holds the No. 1 spot on the worldwide 2024 box office chart for all releases, significantly outpacing the year's next-closest global competitor, Dune: Part Two, which earned $710,865,636.
Disney and Pixar's Continued Box Office Dominance
The success of Inside Out 2 underscores the enduring commercial strength of Pixar Animation Studios, which operates under The Walt Disney Company alongside ABC News and Good Morning America. The franchise has now produced two entries among the all-time highest-grossing animated films, cementing its place at the top of the genre.
The film's funny, tender, and emotionally resonant portrayal of human feelings has captivated audiences worldwide and shows no signs of slowing down.
