‘Inside Out 2’ tops $1 billion at global box office, first since ‘Barbie’

From CNBC: 2024-06-30 11:46:24

“Inside Out 2” features Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke as Joy and Anxiety. The film joins the billion-dollar club, grossing $1.014 billion worldwide as of Sunday, surpassing Warner Bros.’ “Barbie.” The success is celebrated by theater owners and Disney’s Pixar, which struggled during the pandemic with limited theatrical releases until now. The family audience played a crucial role in the film’s box office success, sparking hope for the industry’s recovery. Teenagers were also a significant demographic, showing promise for future releases like “Despicable Me 4.”



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