Record-breaking: ‘Despicable Me’ Becomes First Animated Franchise to Surpass $5 Billion in Revenue
Entertainment | July 15, 2024, 7:15 a.m.
The animated sequel "Despicable Me 4" dominated the international box office with a staggering $88 million, bringing its global earnings to $437.8 million. This installment of the popular franchise featuring Steve Carell as Gru battled against Will Ferrell's character Maxime Le Mal. The movie achieved a milestone by becoming the first animated franchise to surpass $5 billion in total earnings. In a close race, Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" continued to attract viewers globally, reaching $777.5 million in international earnings and $1.36 billion worldwide. Warner Bros.' "Twisters" made a strong debut in multiple markets and Paramount's "A Quiet Place: Day One" maintained its success with $10.4 million added to its $220.7 million global total. The box office success of these films showcases the enduring popularity of animated sequels and horror prequels in the global film market.