Twisters blows away expectations at domestic box office, Despicable Me 4 soars past $500M globally

"Twisters" exceeded box office expectations domestically, generating an impressive $80.5 million opening weekend. Although the international box office results were close to projections, the film's domestic performance has significantly boosted its global cume to $123.2 million. The movie's strong showing is attributed to its appeal in the American heartland, particularly with audiences seeking nostalgic entertainment.

Meanwhile, "Despicable Me 4" continues to dominate the global box office, surpassing $500 million worldwide. Despite a slight dip in international markets, the animated film's performance remains strong, particularly in Japan, where it achieved the biggest studio opening of the year. In Mexico, it has become the third highest-grossing movie of 2024.

Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out 2" also continues its remarkable run, crossing the $1.4 billion mark globally. It is now the 15th highest-grossing film of all time and is on track to surpass "Frozen II" as the top-grossing animated movie ever. With Japan still awaiting its release, the film's record-breaking potential remains high.