After 48 days in theaters,Despicable Me 4continues to hit major milestones, having now reached an impressive$500 million internationally at the Box Office. This, plus the sequel’s domestic taking of over $340 million, takes the worldwide total forDespicable Me 4to $848 million. Incredibly, across the 48 days the movie has been in theaters,only three times has its daily total ever dropped below the $1 million mark domestically. These three days came on August 14 and 15, with a rise back over the threshold across the most recent weekend, and the film’s Monday, August 19 total sadly its lowest yet at $815,000.
It’s remarkable that the movie has lasted this long despite strong competition from the likes ofInside Out 2initially and thenDeadpool and Wolverinein August. Now thatthe film is out on VODand attention has turned to a future streaming release, numbers will likely continue to fall as it makes its final appearances in theaters.The sequel has been an unquestionable successfor a franchise that so consistently delivers, managing to almost reach the heady heights of others in the series, but just failing to crack the ambitious $1 billion benchmark set by bothDespicable Me 3and the firstMinionsmovie.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Is a Worthy Addition to the Franchise
The financial success ofDespicable Me 4is no coincidence, with the samelaugh-a-minute energy and endearing story that made its predecessors so successful back in abundance. A star-studded cast and veteran animation team don’t rely on the reputation of previous triumphs, making sure to employ all their combined expertise to bring to life a worthwhile, if at least slightly flawed, addition to the franchise. The movie was a certain hit with critics, withCollider’s Tania Hussain saying in her review:
“Despicable Me 4thrives on keeping the franchise’s appeal alive through its distinct style and verve. But it does face some challenges in balancing the new with the old, even with its signature humor and vibrant animation we’ve all come to love and expect. Whilethe film does set up the possibility of another Minions movie with its superhero side plot, the introduction of these shiny new characters and situational comedies is somewhat disjointed and insubstantial, particularly towards the end. Despite these shortcomings,Despicable Me 4understands its appeal and plays to its strengths. With fun details, vibrant animation, and strong comedic energy, it is a delightful and entertaining addition to the franchise, offering enough laughs and heartwarming moments to satisfy both longtime fans and newcomers alike.”
Despicable Me 4has surpassed $500 million internationally. You can rent the sequel on Prime Video right now.
Despicable Me 4
Gru and his family are back, welcoming a new member, Gru Jr., who causes chaos at home. Facing a new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and his partner Valentina, Gru and his family go on the run.
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