AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Inside Out 2 vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Inside Out 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1698.0 Million, out-grossing Frozen II ($1453.7M) by a margin of $244.3 Million.
Inside Out 2
Animation / Adventure / Comedy • Pixar / Walt Disney
$1698.0M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$254.7M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple8.49x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Inside Out 2: $1698.0M (54%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (46%)
Inside Out 2 (54%)
Frozen II (46%)
Inside Out 2
Pixar / Walt DisneyWorldwide Gross:$1698.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$849.0M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$539.0M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Inside Out 2 delivered a 8.49x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Inside Out 2 | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1698.0M | $1453.7M | Inside Out 2 (+$244.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $254.7M | $130.3M | Inside Out 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $150M | Frozen II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$539.0M | +$494.3M | Inside Out 2 (+$44.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.49x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 93% | 🍅 77% | Inside Out 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |