AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Wicked vs. Inside Out 2: 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 Wicked ($720.0M) by a margin of $978.0 Million.
Wicked
Musical / Fantasy / Romance • Universal Pictures
$720.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$112.5M
Production Budget$145M
Recoup Multiple4.96x Production Budget
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
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Wicked | Inside Out 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $720.0M | $1698.0M | Inside Out 2 (+$978.0M higher) |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 93% | Inside Out 2 holds higher critical rating |