'Inside Out 2' enters top 10 highest-grossing films, surpasses 'The Avengers'

Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has surpassed the 2012 film "The Avengers" to join the list of the top 10 highest-grossing films worldwide. The movie, which is nearing US $1.524 billion in global earnings, has secured the #10 position, overtaking "The Avengers", which earned US $1.521 billion.

According to Box Office Mojo, James Cameron's "Avatar", released in 2009, remains at the top spot with a lifetime gross of US $2,923,706,026 at the box office. Although "Inside Out 2" has edged out "The Avengers", the 2019 MCU film "Avengers: Endgame" holds the second position with earnings of US $2,799,439,100.

James Cameron's 2022 film "Avatar: The Way of Water" ranks third with a lifetime gross of US $2,320,250,281, while his 1997 film "Titanic" holds the fourth position with US $2,264,750,694. The fifth to ninth spots are occupied by "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" (2015), "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018), "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021), "Jurassic World" (2015), and "The Lion King" (2019). "Inside Out 2" has currently earned US $1,525,262,246.

"Inside Out 2" is anticipated to soon exceed the US $1 billion threshold and has already become the highest-grossing film worldwide for 2024. Released in theatres on June 14, the film has been lauded for its depiction of girlhood. 

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If its box office success continues, it is likely to rise further on the charts. To secure the ninth position, it needs to surpass "The Lion King's" US $1,656,943,394. Additionally, "Inside Out 2" is the only film this year to cross the US $1 billion mark so far.

"Inside Out 2" is a follow-up to the 2015 blockbuster "Inside Out". The sequel delves further into Riley's psyche, where Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust encounter new emotions such as Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui.