‘Despicable Me 4’ has achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 100 sequels of all time at the US Box Office. This achievement follows a strong performance, where it earned $5.7 million domestically, bringing its total gross to an impressive $215 million.
The film maintained its dominance in its second week, securing the top spot as the highest-grossing film of the week in the US. Its rise in rankings has displaced ‘Mission: Impossible 2’ from the list, and it now eyes surpassing ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’, which is less than $1 million ahead.
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Fans of the franchise shouldn’t be surprised by ‘Despicable Me 4’ success, as all previous major releases have been box office hits. While it may not reach the billion-dollar heights of its predecessors like ‘Despicable Me 2’ and ‘Minions’, which almost hit $1 billion each, the film’s strong box office performance underscores the ongoing popularity of the Minions franchise.
This success has led to the announcement of a third Minions film, slated for release in June 2027.
‘Despicable Me 4’ recently joined the top 100 sequels list, positioning itself alongside other notable 2024 films like ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Inside Out 2’. ‘Dune: Part Two’ currently sits at number 68 with $282 million domestically, while ‘Inside Out 2’ has soared to number 10 with an astounding $574 million, surpassing $1 billion globally.
‘Despicable Me 4’ is currently screening in theatres, inviting audiences to experience its animated adventure firsthand.
–Farheen Ali