Disney-Pixar’s long-awaited superhero sequel Incredibles 2 has enjoyed a record-breaking launch at the North American box office as it pulled in the biggest debut of all time for an animated movie.
The Brad Bird-directed sequel grossed $180 million domestically, shattering the previous animated record of $135 million set by fellow Pixar sequel Finding Dory in 2016. It also topped another Disney release, Beauty and the Beast ($174.6 million), for the biggest ever opening weekend for a PG-rated film.
Incredibles 2 also opened in 26% of international markets, adding a further $51.5 million for a global total of $231.5 million to date.
“We’re so thrilled,” states Disney’s head of distribution, Cathleen Taff. “Brad and team put together a great film that delivers something for everybody. It was the perfect storm.”
The Oscar-winning The Incredibles debuted to $70.5 million domestically back in 2014, and went on to gross $633 million globally during its run.
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In “Incredibles 2,” Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.
