Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has become the first film of the year to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The animated sequel achieved this milestone after just 19 days of release, with $469.3 million in North America and $545.5 million internationally. It has also become one of only 11 animated films to reach this milestone, with eight of them being Disney titles. "Inside Out 2" shattered expectations with a $151 million opening domestically, becoming the biggest opening of the year and holding the top spot on the box office charts for three consecutive weekends. The success of the film is a much-needed boost for movie theaters and Pixar, which has struggled at the box office in recent years. The sequel's strong performance can be attributed to its connection with audiences, stellar word-of-mouth, and four-quadrant appeal.