Inside Out 2 Falls Short by $426,431 to Surpass Jurassic World in All-Time Box Office Rankings

As 2024 approaches its conclusion, it’s clear that Inside Out 2 has secured its position as the most successful film of the year. Set several years after the events of its predecessor, this sequel has successfully captivated audiences by continuing the journey of Riley and her emotions from the original story. While the first installment, released in 2015, was impressive in its own right with a global box office total of $858 million, Inside Out 2’s financial achievements have far surpassed those figures.

This year has seen a slew of blockbuster releases, including Deadpool and Wolverine, both of which have crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide. Additionally, Disney’s sequel Moana 2 continues to perform robustly at the box office. Importantly, Inside Out 2 has outperformed classic titles like The Lion King and Frozen II, establishing itself as the highest-grossing animated film in Disney’s history. Currently, it boasts a staggering international total of nearly $1.7 billion.

Inside Out 2’s Box Office Rankings

A Narrow Margin for Domestics Records

T-Rex from Jurassic World Dominion with a big pile of money

Despite its monumental success, Inside Out 2 narrowly missed securing a place among the top ten highest-grossing domestic films of all time, falling just short of Jurassic World. Released in the same year as the original Inside Out, Jurassic World marked a major revival for the Jurassic Park franchise, achieving domestic revenues of $653,406,625 and a worldwide total of $1,671,537,444.

In contrast, Inside Out 2 earned $652,980,194 domestically, placing it at the 11th position in the domestic revenue rankings—just $426,431 short of breaking into the top ten. For further context, Inside Out 2 enjoyed an impressive opening weekend, generating nearly $300 million. While it has concluded its initial box office run, there remains potential for Inside Out 2 to eventually surpass Jurassic World in total domestic earnings over time.

A Global Perspective: Inside Out 2 versus Jurassic World

Global Earnings Advantage for Inside Out 2

It’s important to note that the rivalry between Inside Out 2 and Jurassic World is not necessarily resolved. Approximately 61% of Inside Out 2’s total box office revenue has been derived from international markets, slightly outperforming the international sales for Jurassic World, which consisted of around 60% of its total earnings. This translates into a remarkable lead of over $27 million for Inside Out 2 in international revenue. So far, Inside Out 2 has amassed $1,698,586,747 globally, ranking it as the eighth highest-grossing film of all time, trailing only behind Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Film	Domestic	International	Total
Jurassic World	$653,406,625	$1,018,130,819	$1,671,537,444
Inside Out 2	$652,980,194	$1,045,606,553	$1,698,586,747

The phenomenal success of Inside Out 2 has led to record-breaking milestones across various categories. It has dethroned Incredibles 2 as the highest-grossing Pixar film and the top-grossing animated film in domestic box office history. In 2022, following his return to Disney, CEO Bob Iger announced plans for future sequels, including Moana 2, Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, and Toy Story 5. Given the industry’s trends and audience reception, it remains to be seen if Inside Out 2 will maintain its record-breaking status or be overtaken by upcoming animated sequels; only time will tell.

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