'Inside Out 2' Revitalizes Box Office with Record-Breaking Success

The Pixar sequel's impressive performance highlights the industry's reliance on familiar franchises amid challenges for original animated films.

'Inside Out 2' grosses $724 million globally, with expectations to surpass $1 billion.
Sequels from Disney and other studios dominate upcoming release schedules.
Original animated films struggle to capture audiences, facing high production costs and competition from streaming.
The success of 'Inside Out 2' benefits from nostalgia and a lack of major competition.
Future releases like 'Elio' and 'The Wild Robot' aim to test the market for new animated franchises.