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Published Date: July 06, 2026

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‘Minions’ Opens at No. 1 but Falls Far Short of Earlier Films in the Franchise

The latest installment in the Minions franchise has secured the top spot at the box office, but its performance falls significantly short…

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The latest installment in the Minions franchise has secured the top spot at the box office, but its performance falls significantly short of previous films in the series. The film's opening weekend earnings of $36.4 million in North America represent a notable decline from the last Minions movie, which saw a 62 percent drop in ticket sales compared to the previous year. This development suggests that the Minions franchise may be experiencing a decline in popularity, at least in terms of box office performance.

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