It’s time to see some movies. I don’t know about everyone else, but I am more of a home theater type of person. Like the latest Eddie Murphy movie that went straight to Netflix, which I just watched last night, the comfort and privacy of being home kills any theater experience. At least in my opinion..
The latest installment in the “Despicable Me” franchise, “Despicable Me 4,” has made a strong showing at the box office, pulling in $47.6 million within its first two days of release. With a budget of $100 million, considerably less than many high-profile animated films which often cost around $200 million, the film is on track to earn an estimated $120 million over the five-day holiday period. This marks a significant achievement for Universal and Illumination, bolstered by the return of Steve Carell as the voice of Gru and new additions Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara, adding fresh dynamics to the beloved series.
.@PDergarabedian says “Inside Out 2” and “Despicable Me 4” are bringing power back to the summer box office gains: pic.twitter.com/RRlqP0NWys
— Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) July 5, 2024
The “Despicable Me” series has long been a cornerstone of Illumination’s success, spawning several sequels and even spin-offs centered around the Minions. These characters have not only become iconic in their own right but have also helped Illumination establish other hits like “The Secret Life of Pets” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
Meanwhile, “Inside Out 2” has been performing exceptionally well, rejuvenating Pixar and Disney’s reputation after some recent setbacks. It brought in $7.2 million on Independence Day alone, pushing its domestic total to $503.6 million and securing its position as the third highest-grossing animated film in the U.S. It has also performed well globally, with earnings surpassing $1.07 billion.
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🥳Despicable Me 4′ Targets $112M 5-Day Opening – Box Office Update🙀🙀🙀
On Friday evening, ‘Despicable Me 4’ aimed for a $23.4 million debut, projecting to reach $64.4 million over 3 days and $112 million over 5 days across 4,428 theaters. Comparatively… pic.twitter.com/BjyPGggYFm— Kalishaa (@Kalishaa5) July 6, 2024
Other films competing in the holiday box office included Paramount’s “A Quiet Place: Day One,” which garnered $4.7 million on July Fourth, and “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” which opened with $3.2 million. Additionally, Kevin Costner’s ambitious Western, “Horizon: An American Saga,” which he partially self-financed, faced challenges at the box office, earning only $1.9 million. Despite its underwhelming performance and critical reception, Costner plans to continue the saga with multiple sequels.
Box Office: Despicable Me 4 has the second biggest 4th of July of the franchise https://t.co/m0SeYk3Vvf
— Gianluca Odinson (@GianlucaOdinson) July 6, 2024
This year’s box office contrasts sharply with the previous year, where the faith-based drama “Sound of Freedom” led the holiday earnings, followed by the latest “Indiana Jones” installment, which underperformed. These shifts highlight the fluctuating nature of moviegoer interest and the impact of star power and franchise loyalty on cinematic success.
Key Points:
i. “Despicable Me 4” has achieved impressive box office success, earning $47.6 million in its first two days and is projected to gross around $120 million over the Independence Day holiday.
ii. The film features the return of Steve Carell as Gru, with new additions Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara, continuing the successful animated franchise with a budget of $100 million.
iii. “Inside Out 2” also performed strongly, revitalizing Pixar and Disney’s reputation with a domestic total of $503.6 million and global earnings exceeding $1.07 billion.
iv. Other notable releases included “A Quiet Place: Day One” and “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” while Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” struggled at the box office with plans for sequels despite poor reviews and earnings.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
