inside out 2 now the top animated film ever, pixar celebrates

Inside Out 2 has achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, surpassing Frozen 2 with global box office earnings of $1.462 billion. Pixar celebrated by sharing an adorable piece of art from the film and a thank you message from director Kelsey Mann and producer Mark Nielsen to fans worldwide. Adding to its accolades, Inside Out 2 is now the 13th highest-grossing film ever globally and holds records for the fastest animated film to reach $1 billion, the highest-grossing movie of 2024, and the biggest global animation opening of all time.

The film also achieved the highest grossing in multiple countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Uruguay. Despite facing initial setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pixar bounced back with Inside Out 2, which still has markets like Japan to open in, indicating its box office run isn't over. Disney Animation Studios congratulated Pixar with a crossover image featuring characters from Frozen. Pixar is already working on their next projects: Elio for 2025 and Toy Story 5 for 2026, with plans to focus more on their existing franchises like The Incredibles and Finding Nemo.

Inside Out 2 has broken several records, including being the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, the fastest animated film to earn $1 billion globally, the highest-grossing movie of 2024, and holding the biggest global animation opening of all time. It has also set records for highest grossing in countries like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Uruguay.

Inside Out 2 is a sequel to the 2015 Pixar hit Inside Out, which explored the complex emotions inside a young girl's mind. Directed by Pete Docter, the original film was praised for its emotional depth and creativity, making it a beloved classic. Inside Out 2 continues this tradition by diving deeper into the characters' emotional journey, resonating strongly with audiences worldwide and securing Pixar's reputation for creating impactful animated films.