Over the July Fourth weekend, the animated film “Minions & Monsters” claimed the top spot at the box office, narrowly surpassing “Toy Story 5.” According to studio estimates, “Minions & Monsters,” the seventh installment in the “Despicable Me” series, generated $36.4 million in North American ticket sales during the holiday weekend. In comparison, “Toy Story 5,” which had previously outperformed “Supergirl” last week, brought in approximately $31 million.
The latest Minions film, which showcases the infamous henchlings in Hollywood’s Golden Age, debuted on Wednesday and achieved an estimated $61.4 million over its first five days. The Minions franchise continues to enjoy worldwide popularity, with “Minions & Monsters” amassing $160 million globally in its initial week.
For audiences seeking patriotic content during the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, “Young Washington” was an option. This film, focusing on George Washington’s role in the French and Indian War, premiered in third place, earning nearly $21 million. Meanwhile, “Supergirl” fell to fourth place with earnings of under $10 million, marking a steep 74% decline from its lackluster opening.
According to Rentrak, the weekend’s box office revenue fell by about 24% compared to the previous year. However, the summer session shows an increase of nearly 12% from 2025 numbers. This growth is partly due to the success of low-budget films “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” which secured the sixth and seventh spots, following Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day.”
Top 10 Movies by Domestic Box Office
Based on the estimated ticket sales from Friday through Sunday at theaters in the United States and Canada, here are the top movies according to 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.
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