Minions & Monsters debuted with a franchise-low $61 million over the five-day Fourth of July frame, falling short of its $80 million projection despite positive reviews.
'Minions & Monsters' box office
Jul 06, 2026
10:09 am
What's the storyDespite topping the box office over the Fourth of July weekend, Minions & Monsters, a prequel set in 1920s Hollywood and featuring the much-adored minions, has underperformed.
The family film raked in $36 million from 4,243 North American locations between Friday and Monday and $61 million since Wednesday.
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The previous outing in the franchise, 'Despicable Me 4,' opened to $122 million two years go.
“Minions & Monsters” only grossed about $36.4 million, according to early figures reported by the Hollywood trade publications.
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