JapanThe animated film 'Minions & Monsters,' the seventh installment in the 'Despicable Me' series, topped the Fourth of July weekend box office in the United States, earning an estimated $36.4 million. It narrowly outperformed 'Toy Story 5,' which made $31 million. 'Minions & Monsters' has already grossed $160 million worldwide since its global release. Other notable films included 'Young Washington,' which focused on George Washington's military service, and 'Supergirl,' which saw a significant drop in earnings. The overall box office was down 24% compared to the same period last year, though this summer's performance is up 12% from 2025, partly due to lower-budget films like 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms.'
Bias read (Center): The article reports on box office earnings and film performances without any political commentary or framing. It presents data objectively, focusing solely on entertainment industry metrics.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): Factuality is high as the article provides specific box office figures and positions within the top-grossing films, aligning with typical industry reporting. Objectivity is slightly lower due to the somewhat celebratory tone around the success of 'Minions & Monsters' compared to 'Toy Story 5', thoug
