Box Office: Despicable Me 4 wins the second week of school holidays

Posted on 22 July 2024

This weekend, the Australian box office made $13.4m.

TOP 5

1. Despicable Me 4 – $3,016,350 (1)

Despicable Me 4 now sits as the highest-grossing film in the Despicable Me franchise and 2nd highest-grossing in the overall Minions/DM franchise, trailing only 2022’s Minions: Rise of Gru. Steve Carell returns to voice Gru and this time is joined by fellow funnyman Will Ferrell who plays the villain Maxime Le Mal. Coming in first place this week, Despicable Me 4 took $3,016,350 in its fifth week, averaging $6,887 over 438 screens.

Total Australian Box Office gross to date: $38,441,786

Synopsis: Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.

2. Twisters – $2,896,808 (3)

Warner Bros. Twisters is a spiritual successor to the 1996 film, Twister and is directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in the leading roles, the film currently holds a favourable 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. Coming in second place this week, Twisters took $2,896,808 in its second week, averaging $6,629 over 437 screens.

Total Australian Box Office gross to date: $7,657,793

Synopsis: Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.

3. Inside Out 2 – $2,718,172 (2)

In June, Inside Out 2 became the first film since Barbie in 2023 to hit a worldwide gross of $1 billion. The film introduces a new array of emotions for a now-teenage Riley, including Anxiety voiced by Maya Hawke and Envy voiced by Ayo Edebiri.

Inside Out 2 is now the 2nd highest-grossing animated film of all time, passing Shrek 2 and sitting slightly behind The Super Mario Bros Movie.

Coming in third place this week, Inside Out 2 took $2,718,172 in its sixth week, averaging $5,820 over 467 screens.

Total Australian Box Office gross to date: $50,703,019

Synopsis: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren’t sure how to feel.

4. Longlegs – $1,658,950 (debut)

Rialto’s Longlegs has been the subject of 2024’s most mysterious marketing campaign. With vague posters, billboards and even a phone number you can ring to hear the serial killer yourself, Longlegs has been a hit with the horror audience before even releasing. Nicholas Cage stars as Longlegs while Maika Monroe stars as an FBI agent tasked with hunting him down. Coming in fourth place this week, Longlegs took $1,658,950 in its first week, averaging $6,557 over 253 screens.

Synopsis: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

5. A Quiet Place: Day One – $702,005 (4)

The newest film in the Quiet Place franchise is directed by Michael Sarnoski, who takes over the reins from the director of the previous two films, John Krasinski. The film is a prequel, documenting the beginning stages of an invasion in New York City by creatures who are drawn to the slightest hint of sound. It stars Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and Stranger Things star Joesph Quinn. Coming in fifth place this week, A Quiet Place: Day One took $702,005 in its fourth week, averaging $2,396 over 293 screens.

Total Australian Box Office gross to date: $11,129,825

Synopsis: When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, a woman and other survivors try to find a way to safety. They soon learn that they must remain absolutely silent as the mysterious creatures are drawn to the slightest sound.