Pixar Animation Studios is celebrating a big win. Their movie "Inside Out 2" has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The movie has made USD 1.46 billion worldwide. It has passed the previous record held by Disney's "Frozen II."
"Inside Out 2" is the sequel to the popular 2015 film "Inside Out." It continues the story of Riley and her emotions. This time, the film introduces new characters like anxiety and depression. People of all ages love the movie.
Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, said, "'Inside Out 2' is a true Pixar movie. It’s amazing to see how it has connected with people around the world. We knew it was special, but the record-breaking success has been surprising. We thank all the fans for making it the biggest animated film ever."
Pixar thanked fans on social media, saying, "We're filled with Joy! Thanks to every fan around the world for making 'Inside Out 2' the biggest animated movie of all time."
The movie is also the 13th highest-grossing film of all time worldwide and has made USD 600 million in the U.S. alone. It had a strong start, making USD 1 million in its first 19 days. It is the highest-grossing film of 2024 so far.
Other top animated films include "The Super Mario Bros Movie" (USD 1.361 billion), "Frozen" (USD 1.274 billion), "Incredibles 2" (USD 1.242 billion), "Minions" (USD 1.157 billion), "Toy Story 4" (USD 1.072 billion), "Despicable Me 3" (USD 1.032 billion), and "Finding Dory" (USD 1 billion). Seven of the top ten highest-grossing animated films were made by Pixar or Walt Disney Animation Studios.
