Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has recently emerged in tracking, and industry sources are buzzing with predictions of a groundbreaking opening weekend at the domestic box office. It is anticipated to surpass the previous top contenders of the year, such as Dune Part Two and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, with an estimated 3-day revenue ranging between $80M-$85M.
Scheduled to hit theaters over the tried-and-true Father’s Day weekend of June 14-16, Inside Out 2 marks a significant comeback for Pixar in the post-Covid era. This comes after the underwhelming performance of last summer’s Elemental and 2022’s Toy Story spinoff Lightyear. The movie is garnering particular interest from teenage girls and mothers, signaling a potential family-friendly hit.
The sequel to the 2015 original film delves deeper into the mind of the now-teenage protagonist, Riley, portrayed by Kensington Tallman. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, her emotions, led by Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness, are joined by new troublemaking characters – Envy and Anxiety. This fresh dynamic promises to add depth and humor to the storyline.
At this year’s CinemaCon, a sneak peek of the first 35 minutes of Inside Out 2 left exhibitors in stitches, setting a positive tone for its upcoming release. The buzz surrounding the sequel indicates a significant improvement over its predecessor, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie Del Carmen, the original Inside Out set a high standard that the sequel aims to surpass. With a strong foundation and promising early indicators, Inside Out 2 is poised to captivate audiences and cement itself as a box office success.