Minions & Monsters led the North American box office but delivered the weakest domestic debut in the history of the Despicable Me and Minions franchise. Meanwhile, Supergirl lost momentum with a sharp 74% drop in its second weekend, according to Variety.
Details:
• Minions: The film earned $36.4 million over the weekend and $61.4 million across the five-day Independence Day holiday frame.
• Global Opening: Worldwide, the film grossed about $160 million, reflecting a much stronger performance outside the U.S.
• Supergirl: The DC film brought in $9.6 million in its second weekend after falling 74% from its opening frame.
• Competition: Toy Story 5 finished second, while Young Washington debuted in third as the summer box office race intensified.
What to Watch?
The coming weeks will show whether Minions & Monsters can overcome its soft domestic start and whether Supergirlcan stabilize after its steep second-week decline.