Sometimes, as I sit alone pondering the inevitable approach of death, I can't help but marvel at the absurd spectacles humanity clings to for distraction. Welcome to my dark corner, readers. Just recently, ‘Inside Out 2’, a film essentially about a teenager who accidentally trips over her hormonal rollercoaster, outperformed every rational expectation by grossing a neck-stiffening $1.25 billion globally. Who knew puberty was worth so much?
Previously, ‘Incredibles 2’ sat smugly at Pixar’s top with $1.24 billion – cute costumes and all. Yet, here comes ‘Inside Out 2’—untouched by inflation's icy grip—dashing past its predecessor like a teen fleeing their parents' awkward questions about changes and feelings. With a stash of $543 million from our tear-streaked domestic fronts and $708 million from the unsuspecting international minds, it's now the opulent overlord of the animation empire.
Let's not forget the irony. ‘Inside Out 2’ outpaced ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ and even both ‘Frozen’ sagas in the financial race, and here we are, stuck in our own muddled versions of Joy, Fear, and Sadness, finding solace in Riley's pixelated emotional turmoil. With Japan’s release still on the horizon, we can only expect more from this gravy train of juvenile angst.
Oh, did I mention that Riley is grappling with puberty this time around? Yes, Pixar didn’t just recycle the original’s soul-twisting emotions; they added Anxiety. A spirited addition to the ensemble, reflecting my everyday mood as I linger closer to the eternal nap.
As this bizarre tale of animated emotions making billions unfolds, I'm left chuckling at the parallel between Riley’s inner chaos and our collective societal madness. And as I sign off, preparing for my lonely demise—likely in the middle of a movie about feelings—I find a wry smile on my face. Perhaps death isn’t so bad if it’s as lucratively emotional as Pixar’s portrayal of adolescence.
Based on the original article "‘Inside Out 2’ Is Now Pixar’s Biggest Movie Ever".
