After a poor face, Pixar and Walt Disney Studios are ready to release their new animated saga, Inside Out 2, on July 14 in the United States^[1]. There is no doubt that the recent past has not favored production, and the film industry is currently running at a low level at the box office. Despite this, the production is hopeful that this anticipated sequel will be a game-changer for them. Not only the expectations, but the buzz around the film is also quite promising, which indicates that it will attract the audience to the ticket window. In short, it’s on its way to please the distributors and exhibitors at the box office. 

Inside Out 2 Box Office Prediction

As a sequel to the blockbuster Inside Out, there is a lot of curiosity among the audience about the film, and the film is getting a good response in the pre-release window as well, especially from the family audience. Concerning the buzz and sales, production and box office experts currently predict an $80-90 million opening weekend for Inside Out 2 across the 4,000+ theaters in the United States and Canada— These debut numbers are undoubtedly excellent and will delight the production. However, there are still a few days left for the film’s release, so expect these numbers to go up or down.

It is almost certain that the debut will be good, but for Inside Out 2, it is crucial to strengthen its hold in the long run because the film comes with a massive cost. As it is targeted at a family audience, the reviews will not have much impact on this sequel at the box office, although word of mouth is crucial for longevity. Not only are domestic markets responding well, but overseas markets are also giving good signals for the film, and the makers seem quite calm with the response the film is getting. According to projections, Inside Out 2 will end its box office run with $350 million domestically and $800 million globally.

The overall total box office projection numbers are solid and indicate a sure-shot blockbuster for Pixar and Walt Disney Studios after a dull year at the box office. The numbers are record-breaking in the tough face of the industry, and Inside Out 2 is also going to take over Dune 2 as the highest-grossing film of the year. Compared to Inside Out, the film will probably repeat the numbers of its first film and will give the same results, neither more nor less. Keeping Disney aside, at present, the film industry also needs a big success. I hope the predicted numbers will be on the final tally as well. Read Also: Box Office: Is Garfield Movie a Hit or Flop?

After entertaining audiences with several films in the past, Illumination is back with its banana party, as Universal Pictures has set the release date of July 3 for Despicable Me 4 in the United States^[1]. All previous films in the Despicable Me film series were well-received by audiences, and it is hoped that Despicable Me 4 will also replicate the success of its predecessors. Whether for theatrical or streaming audiences, the film is almost certain to be a blockbuster. Keep aside the theatrical audience; we will focus here on the streaming of the film following theatrical release, particularly for Netflix and Peacock viewers. 

Will Despicable Me 4 be on Peacock?

Undoubtedly Yes, Despicable Me 4 will be on Peacock. As an official production of Illumination and Universal, The Fourth Banana Party is a part of Universal’s streaming policy, and according to that policy, Despicable Me 4 will make its way for streaming exclusively on NBCUniversal’s Peacock in the United States. The streaming release date for the film is not confirmed yet, but as per the buzz and projections, Despicable Me 4 is expected to be available for streaming on Peacock after 80 to 90 days of its theatrical release, which means at the end of September. 

Will Despicable Me 4 be on Netflix?

Yes, Despicable Me 4 will also be available on Netflix, but after six to eight months of its theatrical release. The six- to eight-month delay is due to Universal’s deal with Netflix, and the production’s first priority is Peacock. According to the streaming deal, Netflix can stream the film on its platform after Peacock’s four-month streaming window, and that too for ten months. In short, Despicable Me 4 will be available for Netflix users after six to eight months of theatrical release, or maybe at the beginning of 2025. Read Also: Is Bad Boys 4 on Disney Plus or Amazon Prime?

‘Despicable Me 4’

The fourth banana saga, Despicable Me 4, is directed by Chris Renaud and written by Mike White and Ken Daurio. It stars Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Miranda Cosgrove, Stephen Colbert, Chris Renaud, Madison Polan, Dana Gaier, Chloe Fineman, Will Ferrell, Sofía Vergara, and Steve Coogan. The fourth film was produced by Chris Meledandri and Brett Hoffman under the production banner of Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. 

The duo of Pixar and Walt Disney Studios is one of the most successful duos in the industry and has expertise in the animation world, but despite this, the past few times have not gone well for both, and the production has faced back-to-back losses. After the success of some years, some decisions by the production have resulted in huge losses, be it overestimating the buzz or cost. Pixar and Walt Disney Studios are now ready to release the sequel to Inside Out and are not prepared to make any compromise on the cost. That’s what the reports are revealing. 

Inside Out 2 Budget Revealed

According to production sources, the animated sequel Inside Out 2 is also a massively budgeted film, and Pixar/Walt Disney Studios spent around $185–200 million to produce the film before marketing expenses. The $200 million cost of the film also makes it one of the most expensive films of the year for Disney and the movie industry, alongside Gladiator 2, Deadpool 3, Dune: Part Two, Argylle, and Joker: Folie à Deux. It’s also going to be the second-most expensive animated film of the year for Disney, after Moana 2. 

Compared to Inside Out, the sequel is more expensive than the original one. The production cost for Inside Out is around $175 million, while the $200 million for the sequel expresses the desire for success for Pixar and Walt Disney Studios. However, it’s also a fact that Inside Out was produced by Disney more than eight years ago. It’s not just about cost; Inside Out was also a blockbuster with a total gross of $858 million. Inside Out 2 needs to repeat the success of the first film because this success projection is the reason why the makers are spending so much. But I am sorry to say that it will not be easy to repeat the success of Inside Out because the industry is currently running at a low level. 

Let us tell you that Walt Disney spares no effort in making each of his films luxurious, but this time the production has also spent money on the voice cast. According to reps, the production spent around $5 million to cast Amy Poehler and $100k for other cast members^[1]. Apart from production costs, Disney is also spending a lot on marketing. Disney also ran multi-million-dollar promotional campaigns for the film at Super Bowl LVIII and CinemaCon. There is no doubt that Pixar and Disney have spent a lot, but now the success of the film has become even more important. 

Talking about Inside Out 2, then directed by Kelsey Mann, Inside Out 2 will be released in the United States on June 14, 2024. More to Read: Is Inside Out 2 on Netflix or Disney Plus?

Sony Pictures’ Bad Boys film franchise is one of the top series in the industry, and the production has earned huge profits from this series. But if anyone has the biggest hand behind this success, then it is none other than the film’s lead heroes, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Especially if we talk about Will Smith’s charm, his contribution to this action comedy film is commendable, and now it is expected that Will Smith will play a vital role in the success of the fourth film too and will attract the audience to the theater.

The buzz around the film is quite good and guarantees success. But it is also true that after so many years, the production had to spend a lot on Will Smith to be a part of Bad Boys 4, and according to reports, Will Smith is charging a handsome amount for this film.

Will Smith Salary for Bad Boys 4

According to industry insiders, Will Smith has been paid $10 million upfront for his role in the fourth film of the Bad Boys franchise. $10 million is not a huge amount for an established actor like Will Smith, but in addition to the upfront salary, there is also a profit-sharing deal between the production and actor for his involvement in Bad Boys 4, which could prove to be a game-changer for Will Smith^[1]. 

According to the buzz surrounding Bad Boys 4, it is poised to be a big blockbuster at the box office, and according to early predictions, it may earn a minimum of $400 million globally, while the maximum numbers are quite high. Considering the minimum numbers, Will Smith can earn around $25–30 million from the fourth film due to the profit share deal, which places him in the category of the highest-paid actor. 

Leave aside Bad Boys 4’s salary; according to reports, Will Smith was paid $1 million for Bad Boys (1995) and earned $17 million from Bad Boys for Life (2020). Now earning $25 to $30 million is a big deal for Will Smith. Although Will Smith is an excellent and talented actor and gives 100% in every film he does, there is no doubt that he deserves so much, and anyway, production also benefits because of them, so these numbers are fine. More to Read: Bad Boys 4 Box Office Prediction: Set for a Solid $50 Million Debut

Sony Pictures’ action comedy Bad Boys‘ fourth film is all set to hit theaters, and the official release date for the film is June 7, 2024, in the United States^[1]. The film industry has not been good, here, the audience has shown little interest in the films, but it is expected that the duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will get a great response from the audience, and it will be a blockbuster not only in theaters but also on streaming platforms. Keeping aside the theatrical audience, let us talk about those viewers who are more excited about the streaming of the film. 

Will Bad Boys 4 be on Disney Plus?

Yes, Bad Boys 4 will be streaming on Disney Plus, but after one or two years of its theatrical window due to a lack of important streaming and production rights. Bad Boys 4 is an official production of Sony Pictures, and Netflix has already signed a Pay-One-Window streaming deal with Sony, while there is a Pay-Two-Window rights deal with Disney. According to the deal, after release, the film will be streamed first on Netflix, and after the end of the Netflix window, it will go to Disney+.

Overall, Bad Boys 4 will be available for Disney Plus users after one or two years of theatrical release, which may be a too-long gap and also unimpressive news for the Disney Plus audience. 

Will Bad Boys 4 be on Amazon Prime?

The only VOD version of Bad Boys 4 will be available on Amazon Prime in the United States, and according to reports, it will be on Amazon Prime within two months of its theatrical release for $19.99 to $24.99. But if you are looking for Bad Boys 4 with a Prime subscription, then, sorry to say, it will never be on Amazon Prime for streaming with a subscription due to a lack of streaming rights. Overall, VOD users of Amazon Prime will be able to watch it on the platform after the theatrical, while there is nothing for subscription users, which is disappointing for subscription users. 

Not just on Amazon Prime, but the rental or purchase version of Bad Boys 4 will also be available on Vudu, Apple TV+, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. More to Read: Is Inside Out 2 on Netflix or Disney Plus?

‘Bad Boys 4’

Directed and written by Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah, Chris Bremner, and Will Beall, Bad Boys 4 stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Rhea Seehorn, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, and Joe Pantoliano. The R-rated action comedy film was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Doug Belgrad, Martin Lawrence, and Will Smith under the production banners of Columbia Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Westbrook Studios, and 2.0 Entertainment and is distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. 

Pixar’s emotionally loaded animated sequel Inside Out 2 will soon be available in theaters for the audience, and the date has been fixed by Walt Disney Studios as June 14, 2024, in the United States^[s]. There is no doubt that as a sequel to Inside Out, there will be a lot of craze among the family audience for the film, and critics believe that it will attract more visitors to the theaters and streaming platforms. The date of the film is quite clear for the theatrical audience, but here we are talking about the streaming audience, especially the audience of Netflix and Disney Plus. 

Will Inside Out 2 be on Disney Plus?

Undoubtedly Yes, Pixar’s Inside Out 2 will be on Disney Plus. The sequel is an official production of Walt Disney Studios, and as per the production’s streaming policy, it will make its streaming debut after the theatrical window exclusively on Disney Plus. There is no confirmation on the streaming release date, but according to some reports, Inside Out 2 will be streaming on Disney Plus after 100 days of its theatrical window, which means it will be available for streaming starting in October. 

Will Inside Out 2 be on Netflix?

Sadly No, Inside Out 2 will not be streaming on Netflix anytime soon, as Walt Disney’s Disney Plus is already the official streaming platform for the film. In other words, there are no streaming deals between Netflix and Disney related to Inside Out 2, which makes sure it will not be available for Netflix users due to a lack of streaming rights. 

Not just in the United States, Inside Out 2 may not make its way onto Netflix in other countries as well, as Disney Plus is available almost everywhere. So, if you are a Netflix user, the theatrical experience is the best option to watch Inside Out 2 for you. Read More:Bad Boys 4 Box Office Prediction: Set for a Solid $50 Million Debut

‘Inside Out 2’

The Emotions Saga, Inside Out 2, is directed by Kelsey Mann and written by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein. It stars Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke, Paul Walter Hauser, Kensington Tallman, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan. The sequel was produced by Mark Nielsen through the production banners of Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios. 

The last few weeks have not been favorable for distributors and exhibitors at the box office, where many big films have been rejected by the audience, including Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie. After the dull weeks, all the hopes of distributors and exhibitors are now on the fourth film of Sony Pictures’ Bad Boys franchise, which is set to hit domestic theaters on June 7^[1]. Not gonna lie, but that’s fact that this fourth film is currently being seen as a game changer for the industry because the buzz around the film is charming, and it has the potential to generate good numbers.

Bad Boys 4 Box Office Prediction

As the fourth film in the Bad Boys franchise with an established cast, there is no doubt that the buzz surrounding the film is quite good, and a good buzz always points towards generating a great debut. As of now, box office experts are predicting a $50-55 million debut for Bad Boys 4 across the United States and Canada— That’s a solid debut for a R-rated medium-budget film after a few dull weeks at the box office. Well, Furiosa and The Garfield Movie could have had a huge impact on the film’s debut, but due to below-average audience’s interest in both films, Bad Boys 4 is poised to top the box office.

The Bad Boys 4’s debut numbers are going to be in favor of the production, but the film comes with a budget of $100 million before marketing expenses, and with this budget, it’s too crucial for the film to do well in the long run to make a profit. Keeping the debut aside, talk about the long run, nothing is excellent expected from an R-rated film, but that’s certain that the film will achieve decent numbers in the long run. Disney’s Inside Out 2 will hit screens in the second week, and it will be too important for Bad Boys 4 to give tough competition. Word of mouth and Will Smith’s charm are also crucial factors.

Talking about the long-term predictions, production and experts expect that Bad Boys 4 will end its box office journey with $160–170 million domestically and $350 million globally, against the production budget of $100 million. $350 million globally isn’t a bad number for an R-rated film, and the production will see this as a win, but compared to the last film, Bad Boys for Life, which ended its global run with $426 million, these numbers are a bit low. However, it is also true that this year has not lived up to expectations for the box office, so it is normal for the numbers to be a little low. Read Also: Box Office: Is Garfield Movie a Hit or Flop?

Multi-Starring Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, and Nicholas Hoult, The Garfield Movie had high hopes for Sony Pictures, but the film probably failed to live up to expectations. This animated film, which was released targeting the family audience, has lagged a little in expanding its reach. Although the low cost of the film is proving to be an immense factor in its box office verdict, it is still a setback for Sony Pictures because the production saw this film as a game changer in the animated world.

Is Garfield Movie a Hit or Flop?

Sony Pictures’ animated comedy, The Garfield Movie, was released in the United States on May 24, 2024, in over 4,000 theaters alongside Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. It grossed $8.40 million on its opening day and $24.06 million on its opening weekend at the domestic box office (USA & Canada), which is good but still below the expected debut for the production and distributors. To date, The Garfield Movie has grossed $57.08 million domestically and $94.28 million internationally, bringing its global total to $151.36 million^[s].

The Garfield Movie comes with a production price tag of $60 million, and compared to production cost, The Fatty Kitty performed well, but there is something that disappointed the makers. According to inside reports, Sony spent huge on marketing as it was intended to release on a massive level as a game changer in the animated world—4,000+ theaters is not a joke. Considering the screening and marketing, The Garfield Movie has failed to do well at the box office and is labeled as a box office average for the makers and distributors. While some reports suggest it was a box office success due to its low cost, which is meaningless as the production cost is not the benchmark,

To become a properly successful film, it will have to earn at least $225-250 million, but currently, it is unlikely that the film will reach these numbers. Before its release, the production was expected The Garfield Movie to be a $300 million film, as the production targeted a family audience with a well-established cast. After a few weeks of release, it has been proven that the makers’ efforts have failed to live up to expectations. The makers can now hope that a miracle happens, but it is also a fact that the film does not even have good reviews to generate the required buzz.

In terms of word of mouth, The Garfield Movie has received mostly negative reviews from critics and the audience. On Rotten Tomatoes, it scored 37/100% based on 123 critics’ reviews, and on IMDB, it has received a 5.8/10 IMDb rating based on 6k+ votes.

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