American film and animation studio, owned by Universal Pictures
Minions & Monsters has opened strongly, topping North American box office with $36.4 million for the holiday weekend and $61.4 million over five days. Toy Story 5 follows with $31 million, while Young Washington debuts around $21 million. Supergirl trails, and overall weekend revenue is down year-on-year but up for the summer period vs 2025.
The latest from major studios shows a blend of high-profile talent and innovative storytelling as Minions & Monsters charts a path through 1920s Hollywood. The project explores non-verbal storytelling and behind-the-scenes animation work, while a star-studded cast positions the film for global release.
The Minions & Monsters franchise continues to ride high on box office success, with Coffin defending its bridge to cinema history while the latest film tests whether silent era nostalgia can translate into new, daring storytelling.