'Despicable Me' Franchise Becomes Highest Grossing Animated Series, Reaches $5 Billion

Jul 14, 2024, 07:59 PM

The 'Despicable Me' and 'Minions' franchise has made history by becoming the first animated franchise to gross $5 billion worldwide. This milestone was achieved with the help of 'Despicable Me 4', which remains No. 1 at the box office. The franchise is now the highest grossing animated franchise ever, underscoring its popularity and the strong performance of Universal and Illumination's animated films.