Off to a blistering start at the box office, Disney and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ has broken records by grossing $155 million domestically in its opening weekend. This makes it the biggest Hollywood film of 2024 so far, surpassing major releases like ‘Dune 2’ and ‘Godzilla x King: The New Empire’. Globally, the film has earned an impressive $295 million, setting a new record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for an animated film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Released on June 14, nine years after the original, ‘Inside Out 2’ is being hailed as the biggest animated film of the year. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, the sequel retraces the life of Riley, now 13 and dealing with the complexities of adolescence in San Francisco. The film introduces new emotions – anxiety, embarrassment, boredom and jealousy – that add depth to Riley’s inner world.

Critics and audiences alike have praised the film’s emotional depth and engaging story. ‘Inside Out 2’ has a 93 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a rating of 8 on IMDb, reflecting its widespread acclaim. The film has become the second-biggest domestic opener of all time in the animated genre, just behind Pixar’s ‘The Incredibles.’

The cast includes the returning voices of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan, as well as Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adele Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser and Kensington Tallman. ‘Inside Out 2’ is now playing in cinemas worldwide in both English and Hindi.

With its exceptional performance and strong reviews, ‘Inside Out 2’ is expected to continue its success domestically and internationally, cementing its place as a must-see film for audiences of all ages.