'Inside Out 2' makes box office history, could surpass 'Barbie'

Could Disney’s Inside Out 2 surpass Barbie at the box office?   

Zweli Mbhele talks more on 947 Afternoons.

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Despite what critics predicted, Inside Out 2 has become a box-office success!

The Disney and Pixar film tallied $724.4 million (R1.3 billion) worldwide in its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing film of 2024, so far.  

“It now passes Dune: Part 2, which stars Zendaya andTimothee Chalamet… I loved Inside Out 1. I need to make my way to the cinema to check out the second one.”

- Zweli Mbhele

Industry experts expect the film to surpass $1 billion soon, becoming the first film since Barbie to reach that milestone. 

“I think that’s a tough call but you can’t write it out, kids are powerful.”

- Zweli Mbhele

Inside Out 2 catches up with Riley and her emotions.

As she grows up, new emotions are added and she must learn how to navigate them.

Watch the official movie trailer below: