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Pixar is back at it again with another massive movie release that is keeping theaters incredibly busy. The beloved animated gang has returned to the big screen and the latest numbers look absolutely huge. Here is a look at how this highly anticipated sequel is making a giant splash right now.
A Huge Opening Weekend Smash
The movie is currently pacing to make an incredible 160 to 170 million dollars over its first three days in theaters. That huge number puts it on track for the biggest opening launch of the entire year so far.
Breaking Franchise Records Early
Thursday night previews alone brought in a massive 17.5 million dollars which sets a brand new record for the series. It shows that people were absolutely running to the cinema the very first second they could.
Adults Are Feeling Super Old
The marketing for this film targets millennials by reminding them how much time has actually passed since the first movie came out. Lots of grown up parents are now taking their own little kids to see the characters they loved when they were young.
The Battle Against Screen Time
This new story tackles a very relatable modern issue by focusing on a technology versus traditional toys theme. The plot features some funny commentary about iPad kids that parents are finding highly relevant today.
Andrew Stanton Steps Up
Even though he has helped write every single entry in the franchise since 1995 this is actually the first one he has fully directed. He originally only wanted to write the script but he changed his mind after the team loved his ideas.
Taylor Swift Joins the Fun
The massive social media hype got a huge boost because of a special song by Taylor Swift featured in the mix. Millions of fans flooded online platforms to talk about the music which helped spread the word incredibly quickly.
High Tech Buzz Lightyears
You are going to see a whole army of 50 different high tech edition Buzz Lightyear toys causing trouble in this sequel. It adds a really fun twist to the classic toy line that fans know and love.
Bad Bunny Voices a Pizza
In a hilarious bit of casting the superstar musician Bad Bunny voices a brand new character called Pizza with Sunglasses. He brings some great humor to the role and the internet is already totally obsessed with him.
Hidden Pixar Easter Eggs
Eagle eyed viewers can spot several fun references to older movies hidden away in the background of different scenes. One quick moment shows a tablet screen that features a direct nod to the classic ocean scene from ‘Finding Nemo’.
Fans Absolutely Love It
The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is sitting at a very impressive 93 percent right now. People are saying it really goes back to its roots and delivers all the big emotional feelings you expect from Pixar.
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