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As America marks 250 years of independence, Taylor Swift’s Independence Day moment and Donald Trump’s patriotic rally weave a tale of two national figures whose showmanship defines the holiday as much as any policy, spotlighting the tension between celebrity-driven spectacle and foundational ideals during the July 4 weekend.
Minions & Monsters is tracking to a $64.5 million five-day opening over the July 4 weekend (about $39.5 million across the three-day frame), topping the box office but well below Despicable Me 4’s $120 million five-day start and Minions: The Rise of Gru’s $122 million. Toy Story 3 remains No. 2 with around $32 million, and overseas for Minions & Monsters is projected around $87 million. The film is the latest spin-off in the Despicable Me franchise, opening to strong audiences (A cinemascore and roughly 90% on Rotten Tomatoes) with critics praising its satirical humor and dense visual gags.
New York City is preparing a busy Fourth of July weekend to celebrate its 250th birthday, featuring the Sail4th tall-ship parades, Macy’s fireworks display, a rumored Taylor Swift wedding at Madison Square Garden, a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, and an approaching heat wave, with heightened security, transit guidance, and cooling centers to keep residents and visitors safe.