The beloved yellow troublemakers are back with another hilarious adventure in Minions & Monsters, the latest installment in the Despicable Me universe.
Directed by Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage, the film serves as the third Minions prequel and the seventh movie in the blockbuster Despicable Me franchise. This time, the story shifts to Hollywood in the late 1920s, where the Minions dream of becoming movie stars before accidentally unleashing dangerous monsters.
A Quick Recap Of The Minions’ Journey
The Minions first captured audiences’ hearts in Despicable Me (2010) as Gru’s mischievous yet loyal assistants.
Their popularity led to standalone adventures, beginning with:
- Minions (2015): Exploring their centuries-long search for the world’s greatest villain.
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022): Showing how they first met and teamed up with a young Gru.
Unlike its predecessors, Minions & Monsters follows an entirely different group of Minions and is set in 1927, years before Gru’s story begins.
Minions & Monsters Plot
The film centres on James, Henry and Ed, three Minions who unexpectedly become silent-film stars during Hollywood’s golden age.
Their fortunes change when the film industry transitions to sound. Since nobody can understand Minionese, the trio lose their acting careers overnight.
Determined to revive their dreams, James decides to make an independent monster movie using an ancient spellbook.
However, things quickly spiral out of control when the spellbook summons real monsters instead of fictional ones, including the adorable Goomi and the gigantic Irene.
Meanwhile, another group of Minions follows an alien robot named Dort, who develops feelings for women’s rights activist Debbie.
As chaos spreads, the Minions must work together to stop the monsters and save the world.
Minions & Monsters Cast
The film features an impressive voice cast led by:
- Pierre Coffin (voices the Minions)
- Trey Parker
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Christoph Waltz
- Jeff Bridges
- Zoey Deutch
- Allison Janney
- Bobby Moynihan
- Phil LaMarr
The movie also includes a special cameo appearance by George Lucas.
Crew
- Directors: Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage
- Writers: Pierre Coffin and Brian Lynch
- Producers: Chris Meledandri and Bill Ryan
- Music Composer: John Powell
Box Office Collection
Produced on an estimated $85 million budget, the animated film has collected around $17 million from early international markets.
According to industry estimates by Deadline, the movie is projected to register a worldwide opening of approximately $170 million.
Reviews
The film has received a warm response from both critics and audiences.
It currently holds an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising:
- Classic slapstick humour
- Clever Hollywood references
- Entertaining visual comedy
- The return of the franchise’s signature charm
Many critics have described it as the strongest Despicable Me entry since the original 2010 film, although some felt the second half follows a more predictable narrative.
Release Date
Minions & Monsters released:
- United States: July 1, 2026
- India: July 2, 2026
Languages And Formats
The film is available in India in:
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Telugu
It is screening in multiple formats, including:
- 2D
- IMAX 2D
- Dolby Cinema
- ICE 3D
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Certification: UA 7+
OTT Release
The makers have not yet announced an official OTT release date for Minions & Monsters.
Based on Universal Pictures’ recent release pattern, the film is expected to arrive on digital platforms several weeks after its theatrical run, although an official confirmation is awaited.