Minions & Monsters Underperforms at Box Office Over July 4th Weekend
Originally published Jul 5, 2026
By Rebecca Rubin · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 5, 2026
Key points
- Minions & Monsters opened with $61 million, a franchise low for the Despicable Me series.
- The film underperformed expectations despite leading the box office over the July 4th weekend.
- Supergirl experienced a 74% drop in earnings during its second weekend.
The animated film 'Minions & Monsters' opened below expectations over the July 4th weekend, earning $61 million in its debut. Despite leading the box office, the film's performance marked a franchise low. The movie, set in 1920s Hollywood, faced a significant drop in earnings compared to projections. Meanwhile, 'Supergirl' suffered a steep 74% decline in its second weekend. The underperformance of 'Minions & Monsters' raises questions about the franchise's continued appeal.
Read the original story: Variety — by Rebecca Rubin