‘Inside Out 2’ Hits 30.5 Million Views in Five Days on Disney+

As a cinephile who has witnessed the evolution of Pixar and Disney over the years, I must confess that the success story of “Inside Out 2” leaves me utterly awestruck. The film’s unprecedented performance on Disney+, surpassing even the mighty “Encanto,” is a testament to its universal appeal and the power of emotional storytelling.


Within the initial five days of its debut on Disney+, which occurred on September 25, ‘Inside Out 2’ garnered an impressive 30.5 million views.

2024’s Pixar release becomes Disney+’s most successful movie debut of the year, surpassing even the premiere of a theatrical film since “Encanto” in 2021. Moreover, it marks Disney+’s largest ever premieres not only in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) but also in Latin America. Viewership is calculated by dividing total watch time by runtime duration.

The strong performance of “Inside Out 2” on streaming platforms was expected, considering its impressive box office earnings earlier this year, which made it the highest-grossing animated film of all time with a staggering $1.7 billion against a budget of just $200 million. It was the first movie in 2024 to surpass the $1 billion mark, and despite “Deadpool and Wolverine” reaching that figure as well (with earnings of $1.3 billion), “Inside Out 2” still holds the title as the year’s highest-grossing film. Moreover, it is one of only a dozen movies ever to have grossed over $1 billion internationally, and the sole animated movie on that exclusive list.

The sequel to ‘Inside Out’, titled ‘Inside Out 2′, was highly praised by critics. It achieved a rating of TK% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critic Peter Debruge from EbMaster expressed that it is Pixar’s “most vivid and relatable film yet”, stating that it transcends the screen to become something deeply personal for viewers, leaving an indelible impact on them. He suggested that it won’t be remembered as merchandise or theme park add-ons (although there will undoubtedly be such developments), but rather as a refined and symbolic visual allegory for comprehending one’s own feelings and empathizing with others’.

The initial “Inside Out” film has seen a boost in popularity due to the success of “Inside Out 2”. According to Disney, the movie has garnered over 121 million views worldwide since the first trailer for its sequel was unveiled.

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2024-10-01 03:46