During the July Fourth weekend, Minions & Monsters surged ahead of Toy Story 5 at the box office. The seventh installment in the Despicable Me series garnered approximately $36.4 million across North America, according to studio estimates. Despite its global popularity, Minions & Monsters had a close competition with Toy Story 5, which brought in about $31 million.
Minions & Monsters debuted on Wednesday and its earnings reached approximately $61.4 million within the first five days. It made a notable impression worldwide, accumulating $160 million during the debut week. The movie showcases the Minions aiming for fame in Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Amidst the United States’ 250th birthday celebration, Young Washington provided audiences a historical, patriotic option. The film secured the third position with nearly $21 million. It depicts George Washington’s role in the French and Indian War.
Supergirl found itself in fourth place, collecting just under $10 million, marking a significant 74% drop from its unsatisfactory opening weekend.
According to Rentrak, the overall weekend box office fell 24% compared to the previous year. However, the summer is trending upward, showing a 12% increase from projections for 2025. The rise is largely attributed to cost-effective Gen-Z hits like Obsession and Backrooms, which secured the sixth and seventh places respectively, trailing Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day.
- Minions & Monsters: $36.4 million
- Toy Story 5: $31 million
- Young Washington: $20.8 million
- Supergirl: $9.6 million
- Disclosure Day: $6 million
- Obsession: $5.3 million
- Backrooms: $3.3 million
- Jackass: Best and Last: $2.7 million
- Scary Movie: $1.1 million
- The Invite: $800,708