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'Minions: The rise of Gru' breaks box office record with Sh15 billion opening weekend

"The performance of Minions shows that not only do families want to come back, but they will come back in large numbers for the right film” [Courtesy]

The computer-animated series Minions: The rise of Gru has sold over Sh15.1 billion ($128 million) during its box office opening weekend, breaking a box office record during the July 4 holiday.

The highly grossing film was released to US theatres on July 1 2022, after premiering in the US on June 13.

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