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"Minions: The Rise of Gru" Surpasses $100 Million at North American Box Office, Global Gross Exceeds $280 Million

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • "Minions: The Rise of Gru" has surpassed $100 million at the North American box office.
  • The animated sequel earned $20.5 million in its second weekend, securing second place in North America.
  • Globally, the film has grossed $280 million, continuing its strong performance despite a slightly lower box office trajectory than previous "Minions" films.

The animated sequel "Minions: The Rise of Gru" has crossed the $100 million mark in North America. In its second weekend, the film brought in $20.5 million, holding steady at second place in the box office charts. Globally, its earnings have reached $280 million and are still climbing.

This latest installment in the "Despicable Me" franchise continues the franchise's signature slapstick humor, now featuring new monster characters and an adventure story that appeals to family audiences. While its current box office performance is slightly behind that of earlier "Minions" films, its robust market showing is notable given its $85 million production budget. Universal Pictures is expected to see a healthy return on investment.

The film is currently playing in Taiwan and continues to attract audiences with its blend of comedy and adventure.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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