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'Minions & Monsters' Box Office: Sequel Has Worst Opening in Franchise, 'Supergirl' Suffers Brutal Drop - Variety

Although "Minions & Monsters" led the box office over the Fourth of July weekend, the animated family film opened way behind projections.

Variety·5 July 2026 at 15:08·1 min read

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Although "Minions & Monsters" led the box office over the Fourth of July weekend, the animated family film opened way behind projections.

FRANCHISE — Although "Minions & Monsters" led the box office over the Fourth of July weekend, the animated family film opened way behind projections.

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