Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Scares Up $16 Million on Friday
'Minions & Monsters' tops box office but with franchise-low opening—what’s behind the mixed reception?
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Coverage highlights its franchise-low premiere, though it still outperformed *Toy Story 5* in the animated category. The film’s overseas haul is nearing $100 million, while *Toy Story 5* has climbed to $764 million globally. Rotten Tomatoes, Yahoo, USA Today, and Variety emphasize the film’s modest start, framing it as a disappointment relative to past *Minions* entries.
Yahoo and USA Today contrast its performance with the collapse of *Supergirl* at the box office, while Variety focuses on its international momentum. A separate Yahoo piece revisits fan speculation about female Minions, citing a director’s past comments—though no new details are provided. Watch for audience reactions to the film’s tone and franchise continuity, as well as comparisons to *Toy Story 5*’s sustained global appeal.
Coverage may shift to whether *Minions & Monsters* can recover in its second weekend or if the trend signals broader challenges for animated sequels.
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Quick answers
Is $16 million a strong opening for an animated film?
No—coverage describes it as a franchise-low debut for *Minions*, though it remains the top-grossing film of the weekend.
Did *Minions & Monsters* beat *Toy Story 5* at the U.S. box office?
Yes, according to Yahoo and Variety, it secured the No. 1 spot in the U.S. despite its lower opening.
Are female Minions confirmed in the film?
Coverage does not specify—only that a director previously addressed fan theories about them.
Coverage (5)
- Weekend Box Office: Minions & Monsters Takes No. 1 with Underwhelming Debut Rotten Tomatoes · 16h ago
- “Minions & Monsters ”has franchise-low premiere, but still knocks out “Toy Story 5” in animated brawl at July 4th box office Yahoo · 16h ago
- 'Minions & Monsters' underwhelms at box office as 'Supergirl' collapses USA Today · 16h ago
- Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Nears $100 Million Overseas, ‘Toy Story 5’ Climbs to $764 Million Globally Variety · 16h ago
- I’ve Wondered If Female Minions Will Ever Be Introduced, And One Of The Franchise’s Directors Shared Thoughts Yahoo · 1d ago
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