'Minions & Monsters' opens to $64.5M over 5 days — half of Despicable Me 4's debut

"Minions & Monsters" has opened below expectations, earning $64.5 million over its five-day debut period. The previous franchise entry, "Despicable Me 4," opened to $122 million two years ago. The result is considered a disappointment for the studio and its distributors.