Minions & Monsters Edges Out Toy Story 5 in Holiday Box Office Race
“Minions & Monsters” narrowly surpassed “Toy Story 5” at the North American box office during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, earning an estimated $36.4 million compared to “Toy Story 5's” $31 million. The Minions film, part of the “Despicable…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 6, 2026 —
Universal Pictures’ animated feature Minions & Monsters has claimed the top spot at the North American box office for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, narrowly beating out Disney-Pixar’s highly anticipated Toy Story 5. The latest installment in the Despicable Me franchise garnered an estimated $36.4 million in ticket sales over the holiday period.
Toy Story 5, the latest chapter in Pixar’s beloved saga, followed closely behind, taking in an estimated $31 million domestically. The close competition highlights the strong performance of animated films during the summer movie season.
In addition to its domestic success, Minions & Monsters also reported significant worldwide earnings during its opening week. The film’s global performance indicates a strong international appeal for the franchise’s characters.
Specific details regarding the total worldwide gross for Minions & Monsters in its opening week were not provided in the summary. Further information on the box office performance of both films is expected as the holiday weekend concludes and full weekend totals are reported.
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