Despicable Me 4’s impressive run at the box office continues to hit new heights, with the sequel having now officially surpassed the$300 million mark domestically. Following a July 31 taking of $2.7 million, the film now sits on $686 million worldwide, split between $386 million internationally and the aforementioned $300 million in the US. Since its July 3 debut,Gru and the Minions have consistently drawn fine figures in daily rankings, although recent outings have seen takings drop below $3 million for the first time. This is in no small part due to the arrival of the second half of summer’s major blockbusters, including bothTwistersand thehotly anticipatedDeadpool and Wolverine.
The entireDespicable Mefranchise has proven fruitful at the global box office, with every outing smashing several financial milestones. Despite the previous four entries in the franchise outperformingDespicable Me 4worldwide, with only the firstDespicable Meearning less, domestically the figures are much more even, showcasing the sustained love for the series in the US. Already,Despicable Me 4has outperformed bothDespicable MeandDespicable Me 3at the domestic box office, withno film earning over $70 million more than it in the US compared to a stark $450 million difference worldwide.
Continued Success Has Seen the Green Light Given to Another ‘Minions’ Movie
TheDespicable Mefranchise has been a tour-de-force since its debut in 2010. Several spin-offs and sequels later, it stands as one of the most financially fruitful franchises of all time, even becoming thefirst animated series to pass $5 billionin Box Office revenue worldwide. With that in mind, it came as no surprise when, just a week followingDespicable Me 4’s arrival on screens, athirdMinionsmovie was officially announced.
Details surrounding the threequel to the world’s favorite yellow creatures are understandably scarce, especially considering the current June 2027 release date. With that in mind, and with production not even beginning yet, it is likely we will not receive concrete news for quite some time.Minions 3continues the trend of alternating between the current and prequel timelines in the franchise, as director and voice of the MinionsPierre Coffinreturns to direct, withBrian LynchofThe Secret Life of Petsfame penning the script. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for further updates onMinions 3when they arrive.
Despicable Me 4has officially surpassed $300 million at the US Box Office. You can still catch the movie in theaters, with tickets available via the link below.
Despicable Me 4
Gru and his family are back, welcoming a new member, Gru Jr., who causes chaos at home. Facing a new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and his partner Valentina, Gru and his family go on the run.
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