Inside Out 2 has broken a massive box office record, making Pixar’s announcement for Inside Out 3 now feel inevitable. Even before Pixar and Disney released the second installment in the franchise, discussions about the possibility of more sequels based around Riley and her emotions began to pop up. Whether it was Amy Poehler’s teased five movie plan or others involved hinting at how the world could continue on, Inside Out 3 became an increasingly likely movie for the animated studio. All that was left was for Inside Out 2 to become a success.

The record-breaking run for the sequel now includes the biggest of them all, as Inside Out 2 is the highest-grossing animated movie ever after amassing more than $1.46 billion at the box office. This helped the movie beat previous record holder Frozen II. The success speaks volumes about how much audiences loved the first Inside Out sequel, and that should mean conversations at Disney and Pixar about how the franchise can expand will only intensify. While finding the right story is paramount, the box office returns for Inside Out 2 all but confirm the franchise will continue.

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