'Inside Out 2' hits $155 million domestic debut, second-highest animation opening ever

Disney and Pixar brought a big dose of joy to the box office this weekend.

Disney and Pixar brought a big dose of joy to the box office this weekend.

“Inside Out 2” debuted with an estimated $155 million domestically, the second-highest theatrical opening of an animated film and the first film since Warner Bros.′ “Barbie” to top $100 million during its debut.

Of note, Disney does not consider its 2019 live-action remake of “The Lion King,” which generated $191.7 million during its debut, an animation film.

“Inside Out 2” is expected to haul in $295 million globally for the weekend.

“Let’s issue a collective ‘welcome back’ to Disney, Pixar, and the summer box office,” said Shawn Robbins, founder and owner of Box Office Theory.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/inside-out-2-opening-weekend-box-office-rcna157402

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