Gru’s Back and the Box Office is Boomin’! Despicable Me 4 Scores Big Debut
Move over, superheroes, there’s a new boss in town (and he loves bananas)! Despicable Me 4 has swung into theatres this weekend, kicking off with a stellar $122.6 million haul across the five-day July 4th holiday frame. That’s right, Gru and his Minions are proving that animation is still a box office powerhouse, and moviegoers are ready to return to the theatre for some family-friendly fun.
After a bumpy few years, the box office is showing signs of life again, and Despicable Me 4 is leading the charge. The latest installment in the beloved Illumination franchise opened strong on Wednesday, pulling in a cool $27 million and never looking back. Over the long weekend, the film continued to dominate, proving that Gru’s brand of mischievous mayhem is still a box office draw.
Despicable Me 4 easily outsmarted the competition. While Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continues its impressive run, it landed in second place with $78.3 million globally this weekend. That brings its total worldwide haul to a whopping $1.2 billion, solidifying its place as another Pixar smash. Other films like The Black Phone and Elvis held their own, but Gru and his Minions were the clear crowd favourites.
The success of Despicable Me 4 is a positive sign for the movie industry. It shows that audiences are eager to get back to theatres, especially for films that offer fun for the whole family. With more big releases on the horizon, the box office boom might just continue well into the summer.
So, grab your popcorn and your favourite Minion plushie! Despicable Me 4 is proof that animation can still dominate the box office. With Gru leading the pack, it looks like
moviegoers are in for a summer filled with laughter, adventure, and may be even a few mischievous schemes.