'Minions & Monsters' Already At $62M+ WW
Deadline • • general
Key Points:
- Illumination/Universal’s "Minions & Monsters" has grossed $62.6 million globally after two days in the U.S. and additional territories, with a domestic running total of $25 million and an A- CinemaScore.
- The film’s Wednesday-to-Thursday box office drop in North America was 24%, comparable to "Despicable Me 4"’s 25% dip, and business is expected to spike on the July 4 holiday before easing due to festivities.
- Internationally, "Minions & Monsters" has earned $37.6 million, ranking No. 1 in several countries including Germany, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands, and is leading the day in China with an estimated $4.6 million.
- The movie’s social media reach before opening was 793 million across major platforms, outperforming previous family animated films like "Minions: Rise of Gru" and "Toy Story 5."
- Separately, the historical drama "Young Washington" from Angel Studios and Wonder Project is opening today in 2,700 U.S. theaters.
