Weekend Box Office July 3-5 2026: Minions & Monsters Tops Slow Holiday Frame, Young Washington Surprises

Minions & Monsters dominated the domestic box office over the July 4th holiday weekend, opening to a franchise-low but still solid $36.4 million (with a 5-day cume around $61 million). The Illumination/Universal animated adventure follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they try to make a monster movie, unleashing chaos in the process.

Movie theaters saw a softer-than-expected Independence Day weekend, with family fare and historical drama leading the charge amid franchise fatigue for some bigger titles. Here’s the top of the domestic chart:

Top Box Office This Weekend

Position	Movie Title	Weekend Gross	Total Gross (Domestic)	Weeks in Release
1	Minions & Monsters	$36.4M	$61.4M	1
2	Toy Story 5	$31M	$366.3M	3
3	Young Washington	$20.8M	$20.8M	1
4	Supergirl	$9.6M	$58.5M	2

(Data via Box Office Mojo, The Numbers, and industry reports.)

Quick Write-Ups on the Top Movies

1. Minions & Monsters (Universal/Illumination)
The yellow henchmen are back in a riotous new chapter set in Old Hollywood. Directed by Pierre Coffin, the film blends slapstick comedy, monster-movie homages, and family-friendly mayhem. While it opened softer than previous Minions entries (a sign of some fatigue), strong international numbers and kid appeal should help it leg out nicely over the summer. Perfect for fans of the Despicable Me universe looking for laughs.

Official Trailer: Watch Minions & Monsters Trailer (or search for the final trailer on YouTube).

2. Toy Story 5 (Disney/Pixar)
Woody, Buzz, and the gang face new high-tech threats to playtime in this beloved sequel. Holding strong in its third weekend with another $31 million, the film continues its march toward massive totals (already over $366M domestic). Nostalgia, heart, and stunning animation keep families returning.

3. Young Washington (Angel Studios)
This historical epic about George Washington’s early years in the French and Indian War surprised with a solid ~$20-21M opening. Starring William Franklyn-Miller, with support from Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis, and Ben Kingsley, it delivers patriotic drama, battles, and strong audience scores (A CinemaScore, high audience RT). A feel-good hit for the holiday weekend.

Official Trailer: Young Washington Official Trailer

4. Supergirl
The DC film took a steep second-weekend drop (around 74%), adding $9.6M. It has crossed $58M domestically but faces challenges in a crowded market.

The weekend highlighted the power of family animation and targeted originals even as overall numbers were described as one of the softer post-pandemic July 4th frames.