Key Takeaways:
– Despicable Me 4 made a whopping $27 million on its opening night.
– The animated sequel is said to have a potential five-day opening of $120 million.
– Despite the robust opening, it sits on the lower end compared to the franchise's previous movies.
– Inside Out 2 maintains its successful run, crossing half a billion dollars domestically.
Hey there, movie fans! You know how we've been following our beloved Gru and his hilarious Minions in their adventures, right? Well, they're back with the fourth movie in the Despicable Me series, and guess what? They are rocking the box office yet again!
Flourishing Franchise
Just last Wednesday, the movie raked in a cool $27 million. Talk about impressive! But wait, there's more. Experts reckon that within just the first five days, the total is likely to zoom up to a staggering $120 million. Talk about a major money-spinner.
Interestingly though, if we place Despicable Me 4 side by side with the other films in the series, it actually ranks on the lower end in terms of opening revenue. Remember “Minions: The Rise of Gru” that premiered in 2022, during the holiday weekend? That one had us laughing our way to a whopping $107 million opening! And, let's not forget, that massive opening was during the time when we were only starting to visit the theatres after the pandemic lockdowns.
Then we have the third installation of Despicable Me that grossed $73 million in 2017. It ultimately cashed in a massive $264 million domestically. Just goes to show, the Minions' appeal is simply timeless!
Rivals and Runners Up
While Despicable Me 4 is ruling the roost, it isn't the only film to make waves this year. Remember Inside Out 2? It's been super successful and has already crossed half a billion dollars domestically. Despite facing stiff competition, experts predict that it'll comfortably hold on to its number 2 position with around $30 million income this weekend.
Last weekend saw a surprise package in A Quiet Place: Day One. The movie kicked up a storm and set a new franchise record. It's expected it might endure a 55% drop this weekend. However, even with that drop, it could still secure around $23 million.
Meanwhile, Kevin Costner's passion project, Horizon, relies heavily on positive word of mouth from older viewers. Anything under a 50% drop would be good news, although I'm leaning more towards it generating about $5 million in weekend earnings. Bad Boys: Ride or Die could beat Horizon and collect around $6 million in the fight for box office rankings.
Looking Ahead
So, my movie-loving buddies, here's how our weekend predictions stacked up:
– Despicable Me 4: $70 million
– Inside Out 2: $30 million
– A Quiet Place: Day One: $23 million
– Bad Boys: Ride or Die: $6 million
– Horizon: $5 million
Planning to hit the theatres this weekend? Do share which film has caught your attention. With a diverse line-up of entertaining options, it's going to be a cinema-filled weekend for sure! Tuning out for now but stay tuned for more box office updates. Remember, every movie has a story to share, and there's always a popcorn tub waiting for you!
