Minions and Monsters Has Tepid U.S. Opening as Young Washington Impresses
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Cynthia Littleton · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 7, 2026
Key points
- Universal and Illumination's 'Minions and Monsters' had a weak U.S. opening over the July 4th holiday.
- Indie film 'Young Washington' performed well at the box office.
- Comcast's Sky is acquiring ITV, a major U.K. broadcaster, to expand its media influence.
The U.S. box office saw a muted performance over the July 4th holiday weekend, with Universal and Illumination’s 'Minions and Monsters' underperforming. In contrast, the indie film 'Young Washington' from Angel Studios received a solid reception. Meanwhile, Comcast's Sky has announced a deal to acquire the U.K. broadcaster ITV, signaling a major move in the media industry. The acquisition is expected to expand Sky's influence in the British market and strengthen its content offerings.
Read the original story: Variety — by Cynthia Littleton