The movie “Minions & Monsters” records the worst debut of the franchise
Although the film leads the US box office with $61.4 million collected, it did not achieve the success that was projected.
This represents a significant decrease compared to previous deliveries; Two years ago, “Despicable Me 4” grossed $120 million in five days, and in 2022, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” reached $122 million in the same period.
The film, produced on a budget of $85 million, received good reviews, with a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- on CinemaScore, but the domestic performance suggests possible public fatigue with a franchise that already has seven installments in 16 years.
The general box office situation during the holiday weekend was slow, with a total collection of approximately $121 million, a figure that does not reach the usual levels for these dates, according to Variety.
Several factors could have played a role, such as the Fourth of July celebration on a Saturday, which diverted audiences to barbecues and fireworks, and direct competition with “Toy Story 5,” which continues to absorb part of the family audience.
Other movies in the top 5
The closest competition, Disney and Pixar's “Toy Story 5,” remains firmly in second place with $31 million in its third weekend. Worldwide, the film has already accumulated $764.3 million, making it the third highest-grossing film of the year.
Disney is especially excited about its performance in Japan, where it grossed $14.6 million, the biggest opening ever for a Hollywood studio in the country.
The big surprise of the week came from “Young Washington” by Angel Studios, which exceeded expectations by reaching third place with $20.8 million dollars in its first weekend.
The film, starring William Franklyn-Miller and which tells the adventures of a young George Washington, has become an unexpected success coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Other recent releases have not suffered the same fate; DC Studios’ “Supergirl” suffered a brutal 74% drop in its second week, dropping to fourth place with just $9.6 million.
Lastly, Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” rounded out the top five, grossing $6 million in its fourth weekend, accumulating a worldwide total in excess of $200 million.