The Despicable Me universe continues to thrive, with the latest installment, Despicable Me 4, leading the July 4 holiday box office. In its first five days, the film grossed an impressive $122.6 million, securing the number one spot. With a $100 million budget, it’s set to be a profitable venture. According to Variety, $75 million of the total came from the holiday weekend alone.
In this sequel, Steve Carell returns as the voice of the lovable supervillain Gru, now with a growing family that includes baby Gru Jr.
Other Box Office Performers:
- Inside Out 2: The animated sequel claimed the second spot, earning $30 million over the weekend.
- A Quiet Place: Day One: This prequel to the horror hit garnered $21 million, landing it in third place.
- MaXXXine: Directed by Ti West, this third installment in the horror trilogy made $6.7 million, debuting in fourth place since its July 5 release.