Disney and Pixar's latest animated hit, Inside Out 2, finally has an official release date on Disney+.
To many fans’ surprise, Inside Out 2 became one of the biggest theatrical releases of 2024. It earned a stellar 91% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and, as of writing, it ranks as the eighth-highest-grossing movie of all time at the global box office with nearly $1.7 billion in revenue.
While Inside Out 2's characters have a future in other projects charted for them, the sequel's streaming release has been up in the air for some time. For the better part of three months, that release date has been a complete mystery as its box office haul continued to rise.
Disney+ Announces Streaming Release Date for Inside Out 2
On September 12, Disney+ officially announced when the newest Pixar movie, Inside Out 2, will be released on the streaming service.
Inside Out 2 will be available for fans to stream worldwide starting on Wednesday, September 25.
This release date marks a 103-day gap between the sequel's June 14 theatrical debut and its streaming arrival.
It also comes more than a month after Inside Out 2 was made available for purchase digitally, which came on August 20 (67 days after it hit theaters).
Will Inside Out 2's Streaming Release Delay Affect Future Disney Releases?
Disney and Pixar clearly maximized Inside Out 2's earning potential by keeping it exclusively in theaters for such an extended period. The big question now is whether Disney will continue with this strategy for future movies as box office numbers post-pandemic continue to see an uptick.
It appears the company is already doing just that, as Disney also has 2024's second-highest-grossing movie in Deadpool & Wolverine.
The super-powered sequel became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with nearly $1.3 billion in revenue and, as of writing, still does not have a release date for Disney+.
While Inside Out 2's box office total is likely nearing its peak, its theatrical run is an overwhelmingly positive sign after Disney suffered multiple flops in 2023.
Having two films combine for nearly $3 billion at the box office is a huge success, especially considering one is animated and the other is R-rated. Disney is sure to look to continue that kind of success, which could mean longer theatrical stays for other major blockbusters in the coming months and years.
Inside Out 2 is still playing in theaters and will debut on Disney+ on Wednesday, September 25.
