‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Minions’ Break Box Office Record for an Animated Franchise

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The franchise kicked Disney Pixar blockbuster “Inside Out 2” to the curb this weekend.

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Published Jul. 14 2024 6:43PM EDT

Life-sized figures of minions attend the Australian premiere of "Despicable Me 4" during the Sydney Film Festival 2024 at State Theatre on June 15, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. — Sharleen Christie/WireImage via Getty Images

The joint Despicable Me and Minions franchise shattered the box office record for animated movies with $5 billion in global ticket sales, it was announced this weekend.

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‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Minions’ Break Box Office Record for an Animated Franchise

The franchise kicked Disney Pixar blockbuster “Inside Out 2” to the curb this weekend.

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