Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2 Dominate Summer Box Office
The latest animated sequels drive record-breaking attendance and revenues, revitalizing the movie industry.
- Despicable Me 4 earned $122.6 million domestically in its five-day opening, including $75 million over the three-day weekend.
- Inside Out 2 has grossed $1.22 billion globally, becoming the fifth highest-grossing animated film of all time.
- The success of these films contributed to AMC Theatres' busiest July 4th weekend, with 4.2 million patrons.
- Both movies have significantly boosted merchandise sales, with Despicable Me 4 setting new records for AMC.
- Family-friendly films continue to lead the box office resurgence, with strong performances from A Quiet Place: Day One and MaXXXine as well.
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