LOS ANGELES — The Minions have claimed victory over Woody and Buzz at the Fourth of July holiday box office, though the margin was razor thin.
“Minions & Monsters,” the seventh entry in the long-running “Despicable Me” franchise, brought in an estimated $36.4 million over the holiday weekend at North American theaters, according to studio estimates. Hot on its heels was “Toy Story 5” — which last week dethroned “Supergirl” — pulling in an estimated $31 million for the same period.
The Minions film, which follows the beloved yellow henchlings as they chase stardom during Hollywood’s Golden Age, got a head start by opening Wednesday. Over its first five days in theaters, it earned an estimated $61.4 million domestically. The franchise continues to perform strongly on the global stage, with “Minions & Monsters” raking in $160 million worldwide during its debut week.
Moviegoers in the mood for something patriotic amid the nation’s 250th birthday festivities had another option: “Young Washington,” which opened in third place with nearly $21 million. The film centers on George Washington’s military service during the French and Indian War.
“Supergirl” slipped to fourth place, earning just under $10 million — a sharp 74% decline from its already disappointing opening weekend performance.
According to figures compiled by Rentrak, the overall holiday weekend box office fell roughly 24% compared to the same time last year. However, the summer season as a whole is still running about 12% ahead of 2025, boosted in part by the low-budget Gen-Z hits “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” which landed in sixth and seventh place respectively, just behind Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day.”
Final domestic numbers are expected Monday. The following rankings reflect estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, per 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
7. “Backrooms” — $3.3 million
8. “Jackass: Best and Last” — $2.7 million
9. “Scary Movie” — $1.1 million
10. “The Invite” — $800,708
