Despicable Me 4 Leads Box Office Resurgence

'Despicable Me 4' leads the box office with $122.6 million since its opening on Wednesday, including $75 million over the holiday weekend. This success follows other hits like 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' which outperformed expectations, and 'Inside Out 2,' which has already surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales. 'Despicable Me 4' has taken the top spot from 'Inside Out 2' domestically, and 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is tracking for a $160 million launch. Despite overall ticket sales still being down more than 40% from pre-pandemic levels, the recent hits have revitalized the industry. The 'Despicable Me' franchise, with all previous entries grossing around $1 billion globally, remains a box-office powerhouse. Analysts note a significantly improved industry outlook compared to just two months ago.