The 2015 film “Inside Out” captured viewers’ attention by examining the main emotions that 11-year-old Riley experiences and going inside her head.

The film, which starred Amy Poehler as Joy, Mindy Kaling as Disgust, Bill Hader as Fear, Lewis Black as Anger, and Phyllis Smith as Sadness, was praised for its psychological understanding, comedy, and inventiveness.

On Rotten Tomatoes, it received an incredible 98% rating from reviewers. “Inside Out 2,” the much-awaited sequel, has now swept the globe, breaking records and bringing in an array of emotions.

“Inside Out 2” picks up with Riley celebrating her 13th birthday, bringing new emotions into the mix—Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos), and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser).

This change is consistent with how Riley’s entry into puberty is portrayed in the movie. The sequel has been equally well-received, securing a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

“Inside Out 2” had the greatest worldwide debut for an animated movie, with an estimated $295 million over its first weekend. With almost $155 million in North America alone, it surpassed “Dune: Part Two” to become the year’s highest grossing box office opener.

For theaters, which have seen weak box office results from other recent films, this triumph is a huge victory. Compared to the first “Inside Out,” which made $90 million at first and $858 million worldwide, the sequel’s opening weekend performance was far better.

Currently, “Inside Out 2” is the Pixar film with the second-best North American opening, trailing only “The Incredibles 2.” “Inside Out 2” has surpassed all previous animated films in box office history by surpassing the $1 billion mark more quickly, achieving this milestone in just 19 days.

It still remains the top pick. This achievement attests to the timeless popularity of strong, skillfully produced animated films.

Tony Chambers, Disney’s executive vice president of theatrical distribution, acknowledged the accomplishment by stressing the film’s incredible worldwide appeal and the influence of going to the movies.

The release of “Inside Out 2” has revitalized a slow summer box office season. Historically, the first part of the annual ticket sales takes place in early May and ends in September.

Nevertheless, the industry has suffered from fewer releases as a result of last year’s actor and screenwriter strikes and the competition from streaming services. “Inside Out 2” has greatly increased box office receipts in spite of these difficulties.