share 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This summer, the box office is buzzing with major hits and surprises. Illumination and Universal’s Despicable Me 4 continues to lead, amassing US$211.1 million domestically in its second weekend from 4,449 theatres in North America.
The film also excelled overseas, pulling in US$88 million from 78 markets, bringing its global total to US$437.8 million. Notably, the Despicable Me/Minions franchise has now surpassed US$5 billion in global ticket sales, marking a historic achievement for animated films.
This comes as Illumination reveals plans for a Minions 3 . Amidst the animation success, Neon’s Longlegs made a significant splash, earning US$22.6 million in its opening weekend — the largest debut for an independent horror film in a decade.
Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, the film played in 2,510 North American cinemas. It’s not only a milestone for Neon, also known for Parasite (2019) and Anatomy of a Fall (2023), but marks Cage’s most significant opening since 2007’s National Treasure: Book of Secrets and stands as the top R-rated opening of 2024. Longlegs , directed by Osgood Perkins ( I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House ), has impressed audiences and critics alike, achieving remarkable ticket sales of US$10 million on Friday alone.
The film’s success is notable, especially considering its C+ Cinemascore, typical for the horror genre. Longlegs Meanwhile, Inside Out 2 is on its way to becoming the top-grossing animated film .
