The Minions have narrowly triumphed over Toy Story 5 at the July Fourth weekend box office, securing the top spot in a closely contested battle.Minions & Monsters, the seventh instalment in the popular Despicable Me franchise, garnered an estimated $36.4 million across North America over the holiday weekend. The film, which sees the mischievous henchlings pursuing cinematic glory in Hollywood′s Golden Age, opened on Wednesday and accumulated an impressive $61.4 million in its first five days. Globally, Minions & Monsters has already earned $160 million in its debut week.Meanwhile, Toy Story 5, a formidable contender that had previously outperformed Supergirl, secured an estimated $31 million. Audiences seeking patriotic entertainment amidst the United States′ 250th birthday celebrations also had Young Washington as an option, which debuted in third place with nearly $21 million, focusing on George Washington's service during the French and Indian War.This left Supergirl in fourth position, taking just under $10 million at the box office, marking a significant 74 per cent drop from its already disappointing opening weekend.A scene from ‘Minions & Monsters’ (Universal Pictures via AP)Overall, the weekend box office saw a 24 per cent decrease year-on-year. However, the summer season has shown an almost 12 per cent increase compared to 2025, partly attributed to the success of low-budget Gen-Z hits Obsession and Backrooms, which claimed the sixth and seventh spots, respectively, behind Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day. With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak:1. Minions & Monsters, $36.4 million.2. Toy Story 5, $31 million.3. Young Washington, $20.8 million.4. Supergirl, $9.6 million.5. Disclosure Day, $6 million.6. Obsession, $5.3 million.Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.7. Backrooms, $3.3 million.8. Jackass: Best and Last, $2.7 million.9. Scary Movie, $1.1 million.10. The Invite, $800,708.