Inside Out 2: How It Became the Top-Grossing Animated Film Ever

Ending the argument over whether “The Lion King” should be the highest-grossing animated film ever, “Inside Out 2” has firmly placed itself in that position. “Inside Out 2” is destined to go down as one of the greatest animated movies ever made because to its remarkable box office performance and continued success.

“The Lion King” Controversy

Prior to “IO 2” smashing box office records, there was much discussion about whether Disney’s 2019 “The Lion King” remake belongs in the live-action or animation genre. The movie used cutting-edge computer visuals to give the impression that it was realistic, but it didn’t really involve live animals, which is what sparked this controversy. Even though director Jon Favreau made the picture appear as authentic as possible by utilizing technologies like virtual reality, it was still an animated production because no live animals were involved in the filming.

Despite the fact that Disney promoted the movie as a live-action picture, some individuals believed it should be classified as an animated picture because it was constructed entirely of computer graphics. This confusion even stretched to the Oscars, where the film was considered for Best Animated Picture but also received a nomination for Best Visual Effects.

Disney’s View on “The Lion King”

“The Lion King” has never been formally categorized as an animated film by Disney. When “Inside Out 2” overtook “Frozen II” to become the highest-grossing animated picture, the studio celebrated right away. Disney did not include “The Lion King” in the same category even though it made more money. Disney Studios’ Sean Bailey characterized “The Lion King” as a synthesis of live-action and animation methods. The director, Jon Favreau, added that the movie didn’t easily fall into one of the categories.

“Inside Out 2” Brings Clarity

Now that “Inside Out 2” has officially surpassed “The Lion King,” there is no longer any argument about which animated picture has made the most money. With $1.667 billion in revenue, “Inside Out 2” has barely surpassed “The Lion King’s” $1.662 billion. The debate can be resolved even when the difference is slight. It is now undeniable that “Inside Out 2” is the highest-grossing animated movie ever made.

How “Inside Out 2” Surpassed “The Lion King”

“Inside Out 2” made a great impression at the box office, which contributed to its success. Its opening was not as successful as “The Lion King,” but its earnings have remained consistent over time. “Inside Out 2” proved to have enduring appeal as it made over $100 million in the United States alone. It performed well abroad as well, earning over $1 billion globally, with notable successes in nations like Mexico.

On the other hand, “The Lion King” had a huge opening weekend but suffered a decline in revenue following the hype. Long-term domestic performance was not as good, despite its strong performance in foreign markets.

Conclusion

Ending the argument over whether “The Lion King” should be the highest-grossing animated film ever, “IO 2″” has firmly placed itself in that position. “IO 2″” is destined to go down as one of the greatest animated movies ever made because to its remarkable box office performance and continued success.

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