Comparing Inside Out 2 vs Wicked. Inside Out 2 leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Inside Out 2 | Wicked |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Pixar Animation Studios | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | Inside Out | The Wizard of Oz |
| Release Date | 2024-06-14 | 2024-11-22 |
| Runtime | 96 min | 160 min |
| Certification | PG | PG |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Comedy, Drama | Musical, Fantasy, Romance |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 980 | 0 |
| Page Views | 412,011 | 390,004 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $150,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,698,863,816 | $756,000,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Disney+ | Peacock |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Relatable teen themes; Maya Hawke as Anxiety; vibrant animation; strong emotional payoff. | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Faithful to the musical; Strong box office |
| Cons | Slightly crowded Emotion roster; less novelty than the original. | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime |