After just two weekends of release, Disney and Pixar’s sequel Inside Out 2 is already towering above other films as the highest-grossing movie of the year. The film has generated $355 million in North America and $724 million globally to date, overtaking Dune: Part Two.
I found one scene at the very end that completely made me shatter in the theater and when I got home—and I have to talk about it today.
These scenes, resonating deeply with audiences, include impactful quotes about faith. One movie enthusiast capture this sentiment well by saying, I’m not crying, you’re crying! The movie’s quotes about faith really hit me hard.
The PG-rated Inside Out 2, which cost $200 million to produce, has been bolstered by positive word of mouth and critical acclaim. The sequel has also found popularity in Imax where it has grossed $32.2 million globally. It’s already the fourth-highest grossing animated title ever for Imax.
Internationally, Inside Out 2 collected $164.4 million from 44 territories in its second outing with notable earnings from Mexico ($63.9 million), the United Kingdom ($29.2 million), Korea ($29 million), Germany ($17.9 million) and Brazil ($17.3 million).
Pushing through a slow start to summer, upcoming releases like A Quiet Place: Day One, Despicable Me 4, and Deadpool & Wolverine will be key in maintaining momentum at the box office.
This success is significant for Pixar, marking a return to form after recent underwhelming launches. Tony Chambers emphasized that people go to theaters for great movies and credited positive reviews and word of mouth for the film becoming a phenomenon.
The success of Inside Out 2 underscores its universal appeal as audiences of all ages and demographics fill theaters, showing the importance of multicultural engagement post-COVID.
Inside Out 2’s ability to portray complex emotions resonates with audiences on multiple levels, especially through Riley’s evolving beliefs and inner conflicts during adolescence.BELIEF SYSTEM – In Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” Riley’s Sense of Self is made up of all of her beliefs, each of which can be heard with the pluck of a string.
The film’s exploration of Riley’s moral dilemmas has also caught the attention of religious viewers.This revelation frightens Deep Dark Secret back into the vault.
Character development is significantly influenced by input from experts like Lisa Damour.That slapstick scene—and others—reflects the scholarly work and insights of Lisa Damour, child psychologist and lecturer at CWRU’s Schubert Center for Child Studies, who served as a key consultant for the film.
The rich narrative layers offer something spiritually enriching as well.Catholics may appreciate how Riley’s internal struggles mirror real-life adolescent trials involving faith, morality, and self-discovery.
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