‘Elio’ Poised to Become Pixar’s Biggest Box Office Flop Ever!!

It was only last year that several insiders revealed what a turbulent production DreamWorks‘ Kung Fu Panda 4 went through under the leadership of director Mike Mitchell. The movie earned mediocre reviews, but emerged as a box office hit. This year, the self-aware Pixar quietly released the new original film Elio, perhaps preempting trouble. Not too long after it debuted with a record-low opening weekend … Continue reading ‘Elio’ Poised to Become Pixar’s Biggest Box Office Flop Ever!!

‘Ne Zha 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time!!

In a box office performance worth studying, the Chinese mega-hit Ne Zha 2 has now achieved a historic feat, just 21 days after its debut. The animated sequel opened during the lucrative Chinese New Year period, and has been breaking records every day. It generated around $22 million on its third Tuesday in its home country of China, which represents the biggest-ever third Tuesday haul … Continue reading ‘Ne Zha 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time!!

‘Ne Zha 2’: Chinese Blockbuster Continues Past Major Films at the Worldwide BO!!

Defying all expectations, the Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 broke several new records in its second weekend of release. The animated sequel has only been released in its home country so far, but will soon be rolled out in international markets, including North America. Ne Zha 2 has already established itself as one of the highest-grossing animated movies in history, even before its launch in … Continue reading ‘Ne Zha 2’: Chinese Blockbuster Continues Past Major Films at the Worldwide BO!!

‘Moana 2’ Has Become One of the Highest-Grossing PG Movies Ever!!

After the first Moana earned over $680 million at the worldwide box office and became a hit on Disney+ over the last few years, it wasn’t surprising to see its sequel deliver even more extraordinary numbers. After debuting in theaters over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024, Moana 2 has now grossed $435 million domestically and $555 million from international markets for a worldwide haul of … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Has Become One of the Highest-Grossing PG Movies Ever!!

‘Moana 2’ Has Entered the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies of All Time List!!

Disney ended what has been an excellent comeback year on a high, with Mufasa: The Lion King topping the domestic box office on New Year’s Eve, and Moana 2 retaining a spot in the top five. The animated sequel generated $4 million on December 31, having already hit the $400 million mark a day earlier. The movie has now broken into the list of the … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Has Entered the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies of All Time List!!

Disney Officially Dominates 2024 BO!!

After what could be described as a moderately challenging (or totally disastrous) 2023 for The Walt Disney Company, The (Disney) Empire Strikes Back to reclaim its crown as the King of the Box Office, officially becoming the #1 studio domestically and internationally in 2024, thanks to an astonishing $5.46 billion global box office haul (made up of $2.23 billion domestic and $3.23 billion international) In … Continue reading Disney Officially Dominates 2024 BO!!

‘Dream Productions’ Trailer Returns to the World of ‘Inside Out’!! Check It Out!!

Inside Out 2 took over the global box office earlier this year, but it’s time for the successful Pixar franchise to expand on Disney+. The streaming platform has released a new trailer for Dream Productions. The upcoming television series will take place before the events of this year’s sequel, and it will be centered around the team that produces the dreams Riley (Kensington Tallman) experiences … Continue reading ‘Dream Productions’ Trailer Returns to the World of ‘Inside Out’!! Check It Out!!

‘Dream Productions’: ‘Inside Out’ Spin-Off Series to Premiere on December 11th!!

Pixar accomplished the unimaginable earlier this summer, when Inside Out 2 became the highest-grossing animated movie in history. But the studio isn’t done yet, and the company just announced when their next projects can be expected. The television series titled Dream Productions will be the first of its kind. The title will premiere on Disney+ on December 11, and it will follow the characters in … Continue reading ‘Dream Productions’: ‘Inside Out’ Spin-Off Series to Premiere on December 11th!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Crosses ‘The Lion King’ at the Worldwide BO!!

The 2024 Disney/Pixar sequel Inside Out 2 has overtaken Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King at the global box office. Inside Out 2 debuted in US theaters on June 14, 2024, and has since made more than $1.666 billion globally, surpassing The Lion’s King’s $1.6569 billion box office take. Inside Out 2 overtakes 2019’s The Lion King in the worldwide box office Inside Out … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Crosses ‘The Lion King’ at the Worldwide BO!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

Blame the lack of want-to-see fare in addition to the return-to-school as this penultimate weekend of summer is coming in at $94.5M for all movies, -33% from last weekend. That’s the third lowest weekend of this summer after the first weekend of June/post Memorial Day frame ($66.3M) and the first weekend of May ($73.9M) per Box Office Mojo. Compared to the same weekend a year … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

‘Coraline’ Re-Release Sets New Milestones at the BO!!

Thanks to its fabulous 15th anniversary re-release, LAIKA’s cult hit Coraline is on the verge of hitting box office milestones that have eluded even the more accessible modern movies. Coraline was originally released in 2009, when it emerged as a modest hit, considering its general kookiness. But in its re-release, the film exceeded all expectations, delivering numbers bigger than even the recent 25th anniversary re-issue … Continue reading ‘Coraline’ Re-Release Sets New Milestones at the BO!!

‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

So much for the doldrums of August. Between Alien: Romulus and the near $100M-grossing Sony/Wayfarer Studios movie’ It Ends With Us, it’s clear we’ve shaken off all the strike jitters. Disney continues to keep the shine on its 20th Century Studios brand with their own fingerprints on storied franchises as Alien: Romulus settles with $41.5M, the second highest opening ever in the 45-year old franchise … Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time at the Worldwide BO!!

While congratulations are certainly in order for Inside Out 2 becoming the top-grossing Pixar movie and the biggest animated release of all time, it’s now among the most successful films in the history of the medium, and that deserves a different level of admiration altogether. In its 10th weekend of release, the animated blockbuster surged past a new milestone that only nine movies were previously … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time at the Worldwide BO!!

‘Dream Productions’: ‘Inside Out’ Is Getting a Disney+ Series!!

After the enormous success of Inside Out 2 in theaters across the world, it wouldn’t be a surprise if we got more adventures from that world… which is exactly what Disney is doing. Today at D23, the Mickey Mouse studio announced Dream Productions, a spin-off series from Inside Out that takes place between the first and second movies. The news was confirmed by Collider‘s Taylor … Continue reading ‘Dream Productions’: ‘Inside Out’ Is Getting a Disney+ Series!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Breaks More Records, ‘Trap’ Opens Well, ‘Harold & The Purple Crayon’ Flops at the BO!!

At $395.5M Deadpool & Wolverine is the highest grossing R-rated movie ever at the domestic box office surpassing Passion of the Christ ($370.7M) as well as the previous two Deadpools this weekend (Deadpool at $363M and Deadpool 2 at $324.6M). This is after a phenomenal second weekend of $97M, -54%, the 8th best second weekend ever, ahead of Barbie‘s $93M second frame a year ago, … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Breaks More Records, ‘Trap’ Opens Well, ‘Harold & The Purple Crayon’ Flops at the BO!!

‘Longlegs’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Indie Horror Film of the Last Decade!!

Days after Inside Out 2 broke every box office record for animated films that it could, and even as Deadpool & Wolverine sets new benchmarks for R-rated movies, Neon’s Longlegs is continuing its own success story in its weight class. The horror-thriller recently became the indie distributor’s top-grossing domestic release, ahead of Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, and this past weekend — its third — it also … Continue reading ‘Longlegs’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Indie Horror Film of the Last Decade!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film at the Domestic BO!!

Days after overtaking Frozen II to become the top-grossing animated movie in global box office history, Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has repeated the feat at the domestic box office as well, overtaking Incredibles 2’s lifetime haul in its seventh weekend of release. Directed by debutante Kelsey Mann, Inside Out 2 has pretty much broken every box office record that it could have, and this weekend, … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film at the Domestic BO!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Records with $205 Million Debut at the BO!!

Buoyed by incredible pre-release buzz and a resounding panel at the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine is not only breaking records at the box office, but is also setting benchmarks so high that they’ll probably remain untouched for quite some time. The superhero sequel was initially expected to deliver a domestic debut of around $170 million, but is now estimated to … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Records with $205 Million Debut at the BO!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest Grossing Animated Movie Ever!!

Inside Out 2 has officially become the highest grossing animated movie of all time. Disney has made the announcement through a social media post, where the team at Pixar expressed their gratitude to audiences from all over the world for making the achievement possible. With $1.462 billion earned at the global box office, the sequel surpassed Frozen II, the previous record holder. Ever since Inside … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest Grossing Animated Movie Ever!!

‘Twisters’ Sets Biggest Domestic Debut for a Disaster Movie with $80.5M at the BO!!

Universal has called the domestic opening for the Lee Isaac Chung directed Twisters at $80.5M as we told you last night. That’s 60% ahead of the $50M+ that tracking was spotting. The rebounding post-strike summer at the box office continues to see actual opening ticket sales bury any piece of tracking. Exclaimed Universal Domestic Distribution Boss Jim Orr, “Lee Isaac Chung crafted an incredibly engaging … Continue reading ‘Twisters’ Sets Biggest Domestic Debut for a Disaster Movie with $80.5M at the BO!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Second-Biggest Animated Film of All Time!!

After a month of release during which it broke nearly every box office record imaginable for an animated film, Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has overtaken Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie to become the second-biggest animated release of all time, both domestically and worldwide. On its fifth Tuesday, the blockbuster sequel added around $3.8 million domestically, which takes its running total to $578 million, which … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Second-Biggest Animated Film of All Time!!

‘Longlegs’ Sets Record Debut while ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Stumbles at the BO!!

Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 4 won the weekend with $44.6 million, but Neon‘s Nicolas Cage-Maika Monroe starrer Longlegs stole the headlines, delivering the best original horror opening year-to-date and the best-ever start for the Tom Quinn-run 7-year old distribution company with $22.6M. That’s an excellent win for original movies, a much-needed boost for the horror genre, and a big win for the arthouse circuit, which we … Continue reading ‘Longlegs’ Sets Record Debut while ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Stumbles at the BO!!

‘Despicable Me 4’ Dethrones ‘Inside Out 2’ With $122M+ 5-Day Opening at the BO!!

Despicable Me 4 bounced back from where we saw it earlier this weekend for a $27M Friday and $26.8M Saturday, which will result in a $75M 3-day and $122.6M 5-day. Exclaimed Universal Domestic Distribution President Jim Orr, “What a tremendous debut for Despicable Me 4, one of the most beloved franchises in film. Gru, his family and the Minions have once again been embraced by … Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 4’ Dethrones ‘Inside Out 2’ With $122M+ 5-Day Opening at the BO!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Fourth-Biggest Animated Film of All Time at the Domestic BO!!

Having recently become the first film of the year to pass the coveted $1 billion milestone at the global box office, Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is continuing to make a home for itself in highly exclusive territory. Inside Out 2 had already broken into the top 10 lists of the highest-grossing animated movies of all time, both domestically and worldwide, and on Monday, the movie … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Fourth-Biggest Animated Film of All Time at the Domestic BO!!

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Sets Franchise Record Opening at the BO!!

So, as we approach the end of the weekend, it wasn’t a close call for No. 1 between Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and Paramount‘s A Quiet Place: Day One, with the former beating the latter $57.4M to $53M. Global debut for A Quiet Place: Day One was $98.5M. Inside Out 2 passes the $1 billion global mark as scheduled. Per box office metrics corp EntTelligence, … Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Sets Franchise Record Opening at the BO!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Continues to Shatter Domestic Records at the BO!!

It helps when a studio has a mass-appealing movie during a heat wave-laden and rainstorm-soaked weekend, and that is what’s going on here for Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which is heading to a historic second frame for an animated movie with $100M per Disney. If that number sticks, it’s a -35% second-weekend ease, which is exceptional for any kind of tentpole. Not only does that … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Continues to Shatter Domestic Records at the BO!!

Inside Out 2 (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – Follow Riley, in her teenage years encountering new emotions. My Take – If anyone doesn’t believe the fact that Pixar knows how to push our sentimental buttons and get to our feelings, I urge them to watch the Pete Docter directorial Inside Out (2015). A flawless original animated comedy that took its audiences into a young girl’s complex mind and showcased a bevy of … Continue reading Inside Out 2 (2024) Review!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Marks Record Opening Weekend for Disney and Pixar at the BO!!

Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is coming in at the high range of what we told you last night –$155M domestic– and an overall mind-blowing $295M global, by far the biggest Hollywood movie opening both stateside and around the world YTD besting Dune: Part Two ($182.5M) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire at $194M. As we told you, Inside Out 2‘s domestic opening is the … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Marks Record Opening Weekend for Disney and Pixar at the BO!!

Pixar Has No Plans to Make Live-Action Remakes!!

Pixar’s Pete Docter says they have no plans to make any live-action remake movies at this time. Speaking with Time, Docter, the chief creative officer (CCO) for Pixar, was asked if he was at all interested in adapting any previous movies from the company into live-action format. What did Pixar’s CCO say about live-action remakes? “No, and this might bite me in the butt for … Continue reading Pixar Has No Plans to Make Live-Action Remakes!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Gets a New IMAX Teaser!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow Riley, in her teenage years encountering new emotions. Directed – Kelsey Mann Starring (voices of) – Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, Amy Poehler Check out the trailer:   On June 14, experience Disney & Pixar’s #InsideOut2 in IMAX! Get your tickets now 🎟️ https://t.co/UCdqxUNqL3 pic.twitter.com/WjBDhlJSoK — IMAX (@IMAX) May 22, 2024 Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets a New IMAX Teaser!! Check It Out!!

‘Inside Out 2’: New Image Introduces Envy!! Check It Out!!

Fandango continues to provide sneak peeks at major titles to come through their summer movie preview, and this time, a new image from Inside Out 2 was released to give audiences a taste of what’s going on inside Riley’s (Kensington Tallman) mind. The sequel will introduce a wide variety of emotions as Riley continues to grow up, and the new image focuses on the introduction … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’: New Image Introduces Envy!! Check It Out!!

‘Inside Out 2’: New Clip Introduces Anxiety to Headquarters!! Check It Out!!

Since we first met Riley Anderson and her emotions in Pixar’s 2015 hit Inside Out, it seems like her brain is only getting more crowded — and a recent clip from Pixar proves it. About a month before the June premiere of Inside Out 2, the animation studio has released an exclusive clip detailing the official introduction of Anxiety — played by Maya Hawke — … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’: New Clip Introduces Anxiety to Headquarters!! Check It Out!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Gets a Dolby Poster!! Check It Out!!

Get ready to dive back into the colourful and emotional world of Riley with Disney and Pixar‘s Inside Out 2. Dolby Cinema has exclusively revealed a gorgeous new poster for the highly anticipated sequel, which teases an even richer emotional landscape within the now-teenage protagonist’s mind. The poster, a beautifully crafted silhouette of Riley’s profile, is a canvas for her vivid emotions, showcasing not just … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets a Dolby Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Gets an IMAX Poster!! Check It Out!!

Fans are eagerly awaiting Pixar’s Inside Out 2, the sequel to the 2015 film will take us back into Riley’s life and mind as she navigates a range of new emotions. The film brings back some familiar voices as well as an array of new ones as seen in previous images and teasers. As fans get hyped for the film, a new poster has been … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets an IMAX Poster!! Check It Out!!

Disney to Focus on More Animated Sequels, Confirms Bob Iger!!

It’s not exactly a secret that Disney has become increasingly worried about its major IPs’ performance in theaters over the last year. It became clear that a change was in order, and today the company CEO Bob Iger announced a slate of modifications that is set to remodel the studio’s output. He started off by addressing the Marvel issue and the superhero fatigue, and then … Continue reading Disney to Focus on More Animated Sequels, Confirms Bob Iger!!

‘Inside Out 2’: New Image Introduces Anxiety!! Check It Out!!

Fans are gearing up for a new emotional ride as the release date for Pixar’s Inside Out 2 nears. Riley is now a teenager and will be dealing with very relatable emotions like anxiety and embarrassment and the previously released trailers already introduced us to these adorable avatars of these feelings. Now we have a new look at them courtesy of Empire Magazine which unveiled … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’: New Image Introduces Anxiety!! Check It Out!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Are you feeling the vibes? No matter what you’re experiencing, there’s space for all of it thanks to Pixar’s upcoming animated flick, Inside Out 2. And, if you’re having a tough time naming a specific feeling, the film has you covered with a fresh batch of character posters, courtesy of Regal, showing off the latest emotions making their voices heard in mission control. Arriving in … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘Inside Out 2’ Sets June 14, 2024 as Release Date!!

In 2024, Disney and Pixar are setting out to make audiences emotional again. After being officially announced last week, the studios have set an official release date for Inside Out 2! The movie was first revealed as in the works during the D23 Expo. The sequel to the studios’ 2015 hit will arrive on June 14, 2024. The first movie, Inside Out, initially released in … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Sets June 14, 2024 as Release Date!!

‘Inside Out 2’ is Officially In the Works!!

Grab your tissues and prepare to process your feelings, Inside Out 2 is officially in the works! After almost ten years, audiences will be treated to a sequel of the hit Pixar film that first landed in theaters back in 2015, leaving no dry eyes in its wake. The sequel will be directed by Kelsey Mann and written by Meg Lafauve. To give you a … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ is Officially In the Works!!