What Happened
Minions & Monsters has taken the No. 1 position at the Fourth of July box office, narrowly beating out Toy Story 5. The animated film debuted with $64 million, which marks a franchise-low opening. On Friday alone, Minions & Monsters grossed $16 million, with weekend projections aiming for a total of $39.5 million.
Despite its leading performance, the $64 million debut has sparked discussions about franchise fatigue within the Minions series. Toy Story 5, which held the top spot previously, was displaced by the new release.
The film's performance in the United Kingdom and Ireland also saw it opening strongly, securing second place behind Toy Story 5, which remained at No. 1 in that region.
Key Facts
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Minions & Monsters topped the Fourth of July box office.
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Minions & Monsters debuted with $64 million.
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The $64 million debut is a franchise-low for Minions & Monsters.
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Minions & Monsters earned $16 million on Friday.
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Minions & Monsters was projected to earn $39.5 million over the weekend.
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Toy Story 5 was previously No. 1 at the box office.
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Minions & Monsters narrowly beat Toy Story 5 at the box office.
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Minions & Monsters opened strongly in the UK and Ireland, taking second place.
