Comparing Inside Out 2 vs Minions & Monsters vs Moana. Moana leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Inside Out 2 | Minions & Monsters | Moana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Pixar Animation Studios | Illumination | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Franchise | Inside Out | Despicable Me / Minions | Moana |
| Release Date | 2024-06-14 | 2026-07-01 | 2016-11-23 |
| Runtime | 96 min | 90 min | 107 min |
| Certification | PG | PG | PG |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Comedy, Drama | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Phyllis Smith, Liza Lapira | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg | Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 43 | 104 | 55 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $85,000,000 | $150,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,698,863,816 | $166,300,000 | $690,860,472 |
| Awards | 9 | 3 | 8 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition | Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | Relatable teen anxiety themes; Maya Hawke as Anxiety; Record-breaking box office; Vibrant Pixar animation; Strong emotio... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... | Outstanding original songs including How Far I'll Go and You're Welcome; Stunning water and ocean animation; Strong hero... |
| Cons | Crowded Emotion roster; Less novelty than the original; External hockey plot somewhat predictable | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... | Some Pacific scholars criticized Maui's oversized comedic portrayal; Third-act pacing rushes the Te Ka confrontation sli... |