'Inside Out 2' Box Office on Track for Incredible Opening Weekend, Sparking Comparisons to 'Barbie'

The numbers are suggesting that Inside Out 2 is going to rocket to the top of the box office with an awe-inspiring debut weekend.

The Pixar film, a sequel to the 2015 original, arrived in theaters on June 14, and fans are turning out in droves to revisit the world.

In fact, the numbers so far have been so strong that the movie is drawing comparisons to Barbie, which was the biggest box office success of 2023!

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, Inside Out 2 is on track to debut with $150 to $155 million in ticket sales at the domestic box office.

The outlet noted that the movie brought in $52 million on Saturday (June 15). Friday and Thursday previews had generated $62 million. While unlikely, there has been buzz that the movie could ride through the weekend on pace with Barbie‘s $162 million opening weekend.

While Barbie numbers are not likely, the outlet noted that the picture is on track to notch the second-best opening weekend of all time for an animated picture. Incredibles 2 holds the top spot with $182.6 million. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently in second place with $146.3 million.

Find out what the impressive success of Inside Out 2 could mean for Pixar. Here’s a hint: You should expect to see more sequels to your favorite movies.