LOS ANGELES — Universal’s “Minions” overran the box office over the weekend as audiences in the U.S. and Canada shelled out an estimated $115.2 million to see the evil-master-serving horde frolic on the big screen.

It was the second-biggest opening ever for an animated film and an easy win for the sidekicks who took the spotlight after playing supporting roles in two previous “Despicable Me” movies.

Directed by Peter Coffin, the movie easily beat “Jurassic World,” another Universal picture, which grossed $18.1 million in its fifth weekend after release, according to box office tracker Rentrak.

Disney’s “Inside Out” ranked third with $17.1 million in its fourth weekend.

Rounding out the top 10, in order, were: “Terminator Genisys,” “The Gallows,” “Magic Mike XXL,” “Ted 2,” “Self/less,” “Max” and “Spy.”