"Inside Out 2 Shatters Records Globally, Inspires Emotional Connection"

Pixar's Inside Out 2 earned a record $30 million on Wednesday, marking the highest Juneteenth box office gross since the holiday's federal recognition in 2021. The film also achieved the biggest Wednesday gross for an animated movie and the third-biggest for any film, trailing only two Star Wars movies. With a domestic total of $235.4 million and $203.3 million overseas, the global earnings reached $438.7 million. The sequel, praised for its strong reviews and high audience scores, introduces new emotions as Riley becomes a teenager.