The Hollywood animated comedy adventure 'Minions & Monsters' continues to entertain family audiences at the Indian box office, maintaining a steady hold in its third week. On its twenty-first day of release (Day 21, Tuesday), the film collected an estimated gross total of approximately ₹0.76 crore in India, showing resilience against competition from major new releases like Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'.
With this consistent performance, 'Minions & Monsters' has pushed its total India gross collection to approximately ₹19.50 crore, with the film expected to cross the ₹20 crore milestone in the coming days. The film has performed particularly well in metropolitan cities, with English-language screenings outperforming dubbed versions.
A Steady Theatrical Run
Directed by Pierre Coffin, who also co-wrote the film with Brian Lynch, 'Minions & Monsters' features a stellar voice cast including Christoph Waltz, Zoey Deutch, Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, Bobby Moynihan, Jesse Eisenberg, and Trey Parker. The film is produced by Christopher Meledandri and Bill Ryan, with music composed by John Powell and editing by Gregory Perler.
The film's day-wise trajectory in India began with a moderate opening, collecting ₹1.25 crore net on its first day (excluding previews), followed by ₹2.50 crore on Day 2 and ₹2.75 crore on Day 3. The film's opening weekend gross stood at approximately ₹7 crore, a solid performance for a Hollywood animated title in the Indian market.
The film entered its second week with steady collections and has continued to hold well through its third week. Day 21 collections of approximately ₹0.76 crore represent a healthy hold from the previous week, indicating sustained audience interest and positive word-of-mouth among family audiences.
Worldwide Performance
On the global stage, 'Minions & Monsters' has crossed the $350 million milestone, with worldwide collections currently standing at $358.5 million. The film has earned $136.4 million at the North American box office and $222.1 million from international markets. The film is expected to cross the $400 million mark worldwide by the end of its fourth weekend.
The film's storyline, which follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, has struck a chord with audiences. The franchise's signature blend of humor, chaos, and heart continues to attract viewers across generations, contributing to its steady theatrical run in India.
With the film's India gross collection nearing ₹20 crore, it is well-positioned to become one of the highest-grossing Hollywood animated films of 2026 in the Indian market, further cementing the Minions franchise's popularity among family audiences in the country.