The Fourth of July weekend proved to be a rollercoaster for Hollywood, delivering some nostalgic triumphs and other colossal collapses. While some films soared, others—particularly those relying on beloved franchises—stumbled dramatically, reminding us just how volatile the box office can be.
One of the biggest disappointments came from Universal and Illumination Entertainment. The seventh entry in the Despicable Me”>Despicable Me universe, Minions & Monsters, failed to meet expectations. While early results were promising, the film ended up with a disappointing domestic total of just $36.4 million.
This performance starkly contrasted with other family favorites. Toy Story 5″>Toy Story 5 managed to maintain some momentum, posting a strong opening of $31 million. Although it saw a steep decline week-to-week, its overall gross remains massive, currently standing at $366 million domestically, with projections pointing toward even higher totals.
Amidst the family film struggles, other tentpoles faced serious headwinds. DC’s Supergirl”>Supergirl continued its downward trend, losing a staggering 74% of its audience in week two and earning only $9.6 million for a domestic total of $58 million. Audiences seemed to be actively rejecting the superhero flick.
On the flip side, some independent and auteur projects found significant success. Steven Spielberg’s latest offering, Disclosure Day”>Disclosure Day, finally broke the $100 million mark this weekend, bringing its domestic total to $105 million.
The world of YouTube content also saw some impressive earnings. Backrooms”>Backrooms earned another $3.3 million and accumulated a massive $190 million domestic total, sparking hopes that the series could soon reach the $200 million milestone.
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the weekend was the historical epic Young Washington”>Young Washington from Angel Studios. The film grossed a respectable $20.8 million, surpassing even some previous holiday debuts and earning critical acclaim with an A CinemaScore.
Meanwhile, other films experienced their own mixed fortunes. Johnny Knoxville’s Jackass: Best and Last”>Jackass: Best and Last suffered a dramatic decline, achieving a disappointing domestic total of $14.69 million.
In the action genre, the run for Scary Movie”>Scary Movie continued strongly, netting $113 million worldwide and an impressive domestic total of $106 million. Also performing well was A24’s limited release, The Invite”>The Invite, which posted a terrific $28,000 per-screen average on 800 screens.
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