Minions 3 Headed Toward Soft $64.5M Box Office Opening

Key Points:

• "Minions & Monsters" is projected to earn $64.5 million over the five-day July 4 weekend and $39.5 million over the three-day period, securing the No. 1 spot despite a notable decline compared to previous franchise openings like "Despicable Me 4" and "Minions: The Rise of Gru."
• "Toy Story 3," in its third weekend, holds the No. 2 position with approximately $32 million, experiencing a 55% drop, and is expected to reach a domestic total of around $367 million and over $600 million globally.
• "Young Washington," a new release from Angel Studios and Wonder Project, debuts at No. 3 with about $16.5 million, earning an A Cinemascore and coinciding with America's 250th birthday; the film stars William Franklyn-Miller and explores the early adventures of George Washington.
• "Minions & Monsters," the seventh installment in the Despicable Me franchise and directed by co-creator Pierre Coffin, has garnered an A- Cinemascore and a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its satirical humor and visual gags despite some criticism of being overstuffed.
• Internationally, "Minions & Monsters" is performing well, generating around $87 million overseas, contributing to the franchise's status as the highest-grossing animated series of all time.