‘Minions’ Opens To Nearly $1M From Early Openings In Indonesia And Australia

Universal Pictures International (UPI) has released Minions in Indonesia and Australia and early estimates show the animated film taking in $987,716 from 461 locations.

The film opened at #1 in Indonesia on Wednesday, 41% ahead of Despicable Me 2 and scored Universal’s second biggest opening day behind Furious 7, but ahead of Jurassic World. It was also the country’s biggest opening day for an animated film.

Minions bowed today in Australia and is pacing 32% ahead of Despicable Me 2. The film took second place behind Jurassic World which has grossed $15.89 million through Wednesday.

Minions also opens today in Malaysia and Singapore and will open in 40 other international markets before its North American release on July 10.