"Wretched Me - 4" broke records: Gru and the posipaks are at the top again

"Useless Me - 4" became a real breakthrough in the world of animation, confirming its popularity not only among children, but also among adults. The new part of the adventures of Gru and his friends managed to break all previous records and earn crazy profits.

Box office success of "Wretched Me - 4"

The premiere of "I'm Worthless - 4" took place on July 3, 2024 in Ukraine, and already in the first weekend the film collected 88 million dollars. In total, the animated sequel's global gross is an incredible $437.8 million.

"It's just incredible! "Useless Me - 4" proved that animation can be no less exciting and profitable than blockbusters, " experts comment.

What is the secret of success?

Experts agree that the success of the franchise lies in charismatic characters and bright humor. Writers Mike White and Ken Daurio, as well as director Chris Reno, managed to create an exciting story, which was enhanced by the excellent voices of Steve Carell (Grew), Kristen Wiig (Lucy Wilde) and Will Ferrell (Maxim Le Mal).

The franchise that conquered the world

"Worthless Me" was released back in 2010 and has since become a cult. With the release of the fourth installment, the franchise's total revenue exceeded $5 billion, making it the first animated franchise in history to achieve this feat.

"We've always tried to make our films not only fun, but also meaningful, " says director Chris Reno.

Competition in the animation market

It is worth noting that "Worthless Me - 4" has a serious competitor - the animated film "Thoughts Inside Out - 2" from Disney and Pixar, which also shows high ratings and profits. The film grossed $50.2 million in its release alone for an international total of $777.5 million.

"Competition in the animation industry is getting tougher and tougher, but this only motivates us to achieve new things, " said representatives of Universal Studios.

Results and forecasts

"Wretched Me - 4" definitely strengthened its position at the top of the animated Olympus and broke numerous records. The franchise is expected to continue to grow, offering new adventures for Gru and his loyal minions.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk