"Inside Out 2" debuted with an estimated $155 million domestically, the second-highest theatrical opening of an animated film and the first film since Warner Bros.' "Barbie" to top $100 million during its debut.
Of note, Disney does not consider its 2019 live-action remake of "The Lion King," which generated $191.7 million during its debut, an animation film.
"Let's issue a collective 'welcome back' to Disney, Pixar, and the summer box office," said Shawn Robbins, founder and owner of Box Office Theory."
Typically, these films average $100 million to $200 million openings, with 2019's "Avengers: Endgame" hitting a record $357.1 million.
It boasts the biggest domestic debut of 2024, surpassing "Dune: Part Two" and its $82.5 million in opening weekend ticket sales.
Persons:
King, Shawn Robbins, Robbins, Paul Dergarabedian, Guy, Comscore's Dergarabedian, Disney, Hunter
Organizations:
Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel, Labor, Comcast, CNBC
Locations:
North America, Comscore, NBCUniversal