As of Wednesday, is now the highest-grossing movie of all time. ever since its debut in June, quickly overtaking , , and to become to biggest movie of 2024. In fact, there’s a very real chance that it could end up overtaking as the highest-grossing animated movie ever.
Pixar just needs another $200 million in ticket sales. With that in mind, we thought now would be the perfect time to take a look at the updated list of Pixar’s 10 highest-grossing movies. I was honestly most surprised to see that had previously held the top spot.
It was widely regarded as a step down from the original, but it goes to show just how successful Pixar sequels can be. Looking at these numbers, I’m even more confused about why Disney didn’t just hold on to the movies Pixar released during the pandemic rather than dump them on Disney+. No, I don’t think or would have made $1 billion, but it’s clear that the appetite for thoughtful, emotional, animated films that speak to parents and adults alike is as strong as it has ever been.
On the other hand, you probably noticed that Pixar sequels make up more than half of the list. The entire top 5 is actually just sequels. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there.
By signing up, I agree to the and have reviewed the Despite the record-breaking box office success of , I’m slightly concerned about the future of Pixar. Disney wants Pixar movies to make money, and for over a decade, the sequels have been the real money-mak.
