Thank heavens for little girls!

A good Thursday afternoon and evening was swept away by a huge Friday as Pixar’s latest sequel, “Inside Out 2,” managed a $60 million opening “day,” setting up a $145 million or so opening weekend.

That number fell by the boards Sat night and now $155 million is what Disney is reporting as its Sunday estimate.

While “Incredibles 2″ will hang onto to the all time record opening for an animated film at over $180,”Inside Out 2” sprinted past “Super Mario Brothers” for second place.  A “Less joyous” but still emotional”Inside Out” sequel about what it takes to “grow up” into a decent person surpassed that “Mario” crap by Sunday afternoon.

Reviews have been glowing, even if it isn’t as entertaining as the 2015 hit that spawned it.

This sequel takes our girl Riley into puberty, as seen through the emotions she learns from and learns to master in forming her core values, so you’ve got to figure Disney will insist on a third film, introducing romance, etc., into her trip to adulthood.

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”  is holding interest and will sell another $33 million in tickets, according to deadline.com.

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”  is still puzzlingly in the top five, clearing another $4.4 or so. People flocking to this warmed over hash over “Fall Guy” and “Furiosa” remains a puzzlement of summer.

“Garfield” finally has some competition and is winding down its run with a $4 million weekend.

“IF” has proven to have legs clearing another $3.4 million, taking it over the $100 million mark, sticking around the top five thanks to weaker than expected competition

Speculation is that the upcoming Deadpool/Wolverine action romp will own the rest of the summer, perhaps grabbing $200 million on its opening holiday week/weekend bow.

But for now, Pixar and Disney are celebrating the family audience and the little girls who drive ticket buying to animated hits like “Inside Out 2.”