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'Despicable Me 4' Dominates Box Office, 'Longlegs' Surprises

Nicolas Cage, left, and Maika Monroe arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere 2of "Longlegs" at the Egyptian Theatre on Monday July 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

This weekend at the North American box office, the animated film 'Despicable Me 4' continued its reign in first place, bringing in an impressive $44.7 million and crossing the $200 million mark in total earnings. The success of this Universal and Illumination franchise was expected, given its popularity among audiences.

However, the real surprise came from the horror movie 'Longlegs,' which debuted strongly with $22.6 million, surpassing the romantic comedy 'Fly Me to the Moon' that only managed to bring in $10 million. 'Longlegs,' a chilling tale about a serial killer, marked a significant milestone for indie distributor Neon, becoming their best opening ever.

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