Comparison Freshness: Jan 18, 2026
Inside Out 2VSGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Inside Out 2
HIT
Comparison
Rating
Vote Count
Release Date
Runtime
Budget
Revenue
Genres
🏆 Rating Winner
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
HIT
Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
In this cinematic clash of Animation hits, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 takes the audience favorite trophy with a +0.4 lead in ratings. However, Inside Out 2 continues to dominate the cultural conversation when it comes to worldwide collections.
★ 7.5
Audience Rating
★ 7.9
$1,698,863,816
Box Office
$845,550,000
$200,000,000
Budget
$250,000,000
97 min
Runtime
150 min
Jun 11, 2024
Release Date
May 3, 2023
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both Inside Out 2 (7.5) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (7.9) stand on equal footing. They both managed to capture the cultural zeitgeist of their respective release years (2024 and 2023), proving that quality storytelling resonates regardless of the sub-genre.
💰 Box Office Performance
Commercial performance tells a story of dominance for Inside Out 2, which out-earned Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by a factor of 2.0x. Inside Out 2's massive 2024 run solidified its status as a blockbuster juggernaut, while Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 focused more on niche appeal.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
The contrast between Animation and Science Fiction makes this an interesting study in style. Inside Out 2 prioritizes visual imagination and boundary-pushing art, creating a vibrant and stylized experience. On the other hand, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is all about broad narrative appeal, leading to a much more engaging narrative.
🏆 The Final Verdict
Final Verdict: It's a split decision. Watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 if you prioritize storytelling depth and audience scores. However, if you want a culturally massive event that dominated the conversation (and the box office), Inside Out 2 is your pick.