Jul 1, 2024 - Business

"Inside Out 2" crosses $1 billion at box offices worldwide, sets new record for animated film

"Inside Out 2" crossed $1 billion in worldwide box office sales this weekend, making it the first movie of the year to reach the milestone.

Why it matters: It's the fastest animated picture to gross $1 billion — reaching the marker in 19 days, according to Disney.

The big picture: Only 11 animated films have ever surpassed $1 billion, with Disney and Pixar combined behind eight of those titles.

"Inside Out 2" also hands a much-needed win for Disney's Pixar group, which has struggled in box office sales since moving more of its films onto streaming, CNBC notes.

The intrigue: The sequel to the 2015 hit "Inside Out" explored themes that had mass appeal, including struggling with anxiety.

The film originally explored nine new emotions, but some — like shame, guilt and suspicion — were cut to simplify the story.