"Minions & Monsters" Opening Weekend Box Office

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Market context

Minions & Monsters has opened with a softer-than-expected $14.23 million on Wednesday and $10.8 million on Thursday, suggesting a domestic five-day opening weekend near $65 million rather than the studio’s $95 million tracking target[1][2]. This early performance mirrors the trajectory of *Shrek 2* in 2004, which also posted a modest Wednesday before rebounding strongly over the Friday–Sunday frame to deliver a blockbuster holiday launch[1]. With the current crowd-implied probability at 82% YES, traders are betting on a similar post-Wednesday surge, though the film’s A– CinemaScore and lack of previews indicate the rebound may be less dramatic than previous franchise highs[2][7].

The key catalyst for this market is the July 4 Independence Day holiday, which historically drives significant family attendance and could propel the film past the $68 million lower forecast range[3][4]. Traders should monitor daily box office updates from Friday through Sunday, as the final five-day total (July 1–5) will determine settlement, with any value between brackets resolving to the higher range[1]. Recent reporting from Deadline confirms the film has already amassed $62.6 million globally after two days, with domestic cume at $25 million, reinforcing the potential for a strong holiday rebound[2]. The settlement window closes on 6 July 2026, and all figures will be drawn from The Numbers’ official box office tab once studio estimates are replaced with final data[1].

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Methodology

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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

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