The box office is experiencing a sudden boom after a historically bad first half of the year. "Despicable Me 4" led the way with impressive ticket sales, extending the reign of the Minions as a box office force. Despite overall ticket sales being down due to the pandemic, recent hits like "Inside Out 2" and "A Quiet Place: Day One" have brought optimism to Hollywood for the summer season. The Minions franchise continues to be a billion-dollar success, solidifying Illumination's strong track record in animation. Family movies remain popular, with "Inside Out 2" performing well alongside other releases. The strong box office performance has raised summer forecasts and brought in a new wave of successful films, setting a promising tone for the season.