Disney/Pixar’s sequel delights with record-breaking openings in Italy, Spain, and more, pushing global earnings close to half a billion dollars
Disney and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ continues its triumphant journey at the international box office, setting new benchmarks with its recent releases in key overseas markets. On Wednesday alone, the animated sequel grossed $29 million internationally, constituting 22% of its weekend earnings and boosting its global total to an impressive $438.7 million. The film is poised to cross the coveted half-billion-dollar mark worldwide very soon.
In its debut in Italy, France, Spain, and Belgium, ‘Inside Out 2’ secured top spots at the box office. Italy led the charge with an exceptional $4.2 million opening day, marking it as the biggest-ever debut for an animated film, the seventh highest for any movie (excluding local productions), and the largest post-Covid opening day overall. The Italian launch surpassed its predecessor ‘Inside Out’ by an impressive 397%, outperformed ‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ by 136%, and exceeded ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ by 91%. This debut also ranks as the fourth biggest opening day in Disney’s history, trailing only ‘Avengers: Endgame’, ‘The Lion King’, and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (excluding previews).
In France, ‘Inside Out 2’ earned $4 million on its opening day, marking the third-highest Pixar opening day ever and the biggest overall of the year. The film surpassed ‘Inside Out’ by 171% and ‘Super Mario’ by 31%.
Similarly, Spain witnessed ‘Inside Out 2’ achieving the biggest opening day ever for an animated title with $3.3 million, marking it as the top start post-Covid for the region.
Belgium contributed significantly with a $700K debut, the biggest launch day ever for Pixar and the third best for a Disney or Pixar animated film. The debut was 133% higher than its predecessor and 34% above ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’.
Looking ahead, Brazil is set to open today, while China joins the lineup on Friday, further expanding the film’s global footprint.
As of Wednesday, the top performing markets for ‘Inside Out 2’ include Mexico with an impressive $42.2 million, followed by the UK ($18.7M), Korea ($17.6M), Germany ($10.8M), and Argentina ($9.4M).
Analysis:
Political: The success of ‘Inside Out 2’ underscores Disney and Pixar’s global influence in entertainment, showcasing their ability to captivate international audiences with animated storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries.
Social: The film’s record-breaking openings reflect a strong cultural resonance, demonstrating how animated films can resonate deeply across diverse global markets, reinforcing universal themes of emotion and empathy.
Economic: ‘Inside Out 2’ not only strengthens Disney’s position in the animation sector but also stimulates local economies through robust box office returns, boosting theatre attendance and ancillary sales in merchandise and digital platforms
