Pixar’s newest film did way better than expected in early projections, and it’s likely got some legs to it.
After several years where most of their movies launched on Disney+ (and not without controversy), Pixar’s back in theaters with Inside Out 2. The sequel’s big hook is a trio of new Emotions that’ve emerged from Riley’s growth into puberty, and it’s got a lot audiences who’ve seen it jumping for joy.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Inside Out 2 blew its initial projections for a big $295 million take for its opening weekend. Its $155 million domestic open makes it the second-biggest animated launch ever in a three-day weekend, and its international $140 million open is equally historic in those markets (surpassing Frozen 2’s $135.
