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Minions & Monsters Opens $61M, Lowest Yet, $85M Overseas

7/6/2026

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Minions & Monsters Opens

Minions & Monsters opened at No. 1 with a $61.4 million five-day Fourth of July haul, the franchise’s lowest opening.
It earned $36.4 million over the three-day weekend, while overseas it made $85 million in 71 markets, lifting worldwide total to $159 million despite domestic fatigue and a Saturday release.
With an $85 million production cost, a 91 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and an A-CinemaScore, the strong overseas showing is expected to keep the film profitable.

Summary

Minions Hollywood

The new Minions film sets the characters in 1920s Hollywood, showing their rise, loss and planet-saving teamwork.
An all-star voice cast provides new characters, expanding the franchise’s talent pool.
The movie debuted during America’s 250th birthday, leading observers to link its plot to historic ties with “despicable villains.”
Critics noted the prequel’s nostalgic tribute to early cinema, describing it as a nod to the silent-era film era.

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Minions Beat Estimate

Minions & Monsters opened on July 1, 2026, earning $64.5 million in five days, beating the $39.5 million three-day estimate.
Domestic box office revenue fell about 24% year-over-year but rose roughly 12% compared with 2025.
Gen-Z horror films Obsession and Backrooms took the sixth and seventh spots, bolstering the summer market.
Supergirl fell 74% in its second week and is projected to lose about $100 million despite a $200 million global target.

History

Historical Context

Warner Bros.’ 1927 release of The Jazz Singer, directed by Alan Crosland and starring Al Jolson, introduced synchronized singing and speech, costing $422,000 and sparking the sound-film boom that ended the silent era. Over a century later, Illumination’s Minions & Monsters opened July 1 2026, earning $61.4 million domestically, showing how studios now rely on global markets just as early sound films did.

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Minions & Monsters Opens

Minions & Monsters opened at No. 1 with a $61.4 million five-day Fourth of July haul, the franchise’s lowest opening.
It earned $36.4 million over the three-day weekend, while overseas it made $85 million in 71 markets, lifting worldwide total to $159 million despite domestic fatigue and a Saturday release.
With an $85 million production cost, a 91 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and an A-CinemaScore, the strong overseas showing is expected to keep the film profitable.

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