Summary
Inside Out 3gets a new tease from Disney CEO Bob Iger asInside Out 2remains in theaters. Released in 2015, the firstInside Outtells the story of Riley (Amy Poehler) and the conflicting emotions inside her as she navigates life in a new city. The animated film was a hit, and Disney recently followed it up with a sequel following Riley and some new emotions as she enters puberty. The follow-up has been a critical and commercial smash success, raising obvious questions about thepotential forInside Out 3.
As the latest sequel to dominate in theaters, Iger is asked about the chances ofInside Out 3during an interview onGood Morning Americaahead of D23. When asked if a third film is on the way,the CEO says he “would love” to see it happen. He concludes with a cryptic: “I’ll just leave it at that.”
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Inside Out 3 Is Inevitable
Inside Out 2’s Success Explained
Over the past few years, Disney has had some notable misfires both in the realms of live-action and animation. After the failure ofStrange Worldin 2022 and disappointments in 2023 likeAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,Elemental,The Marvels, andWish, the company was in need of a hit, or multiple. So far, 2024 has delivered. Along withDeadpool & Wolverine,Inside Out 2has been a record-breaking success.
In addition to the glowingInside Out 2reviews, the sequel continues to smash past milestones at the worldwide box office. Made on an estimated budget of $200 million,the sequel has now grossed a whopping $1.560 billion. It just recently surpassed 2012’sThe Avengersto become the 10th highest-grossing movie of all time. Currently,Inside Out 2is second only to 2019’sThe Lion Kingwhen looking at the highest-grossing animated movies ever, and it could well surpass it in the coming weeks.
TheInside Out 2castfeatures an impressive array of voice talent, including Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Tony Hale, Ayo Edebiri, Phyllis Smith, Paul Walter Hauser, Yvette Nicole Brown, Kyle MacLachlan, Ron Funches, Diane Lane, and Adèle Exarchopoulos, among others.
At a time when Disney needs reliable hits, then,Inside Out 3is really a no-brainer. ConsideringInside Out 2’s success, audiences probably won’t have to wait nine years for the next installment, too. With the most recent sequel poised to pull in strong viewership figures on Disney Plus as well, an official announcement confirmingInside Out 3could arrive over the next few months.
