Minions & Monsters 2026
“Hollywood has a monster problem.”
What is Minions & Monsters?
Minions & Monsters is a 2026 animated film featuring the popular yellow creatures from the Despicable Me franchise. The movie follows the Minions as they travel to 1920s Hollywood in search of frightening creatures for their monster movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 24, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Illumination
- Budget
- $85,000,000
- Revenue
- $318,467,540
- Genres
- Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Overview
Minions & Monsters is a 2026 animated film featuring the popular yellow creatures from the Despicable Me franchise. The movie follows the Minions as they travel to 1920s Hollywood in search of frightening creatures for their monster movie. During their adventure, they partner with a green creature and accidentally unleash monsters onto the world. After causing this global mayhem, the Minions must band together to save the planet. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage, the film features voice performances by Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney, Bobby Moynihan, and Jesse Eisenberg. The trailer for the film debuted during the 2026 Super Bowl, and the movie was released in theaters on July 1, 2026. The story is described as a rambunctious and ridiculous take on how the Minions became Hollywood stars and the chaos that followed.
Should you watch it?
“The Minions crash 1920s Hollywood, unleash monsters, and must save the world.”
- Hollywood monster movie setting
- return of fan-favorite characters
- planet-saving stakes
- may overwhelm younger viewers
- chaos-heavy plot
you enjoy slapstick animated adventures with a retro Hollywood twist.
Suitable for families but contains chaotic monster-related mayhem.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Minions & Monsters released?
The film is scheduled for release in July 2026.
Who directs Minions & Monsters?
It is directed by Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage.
Do the Minions become movie stars?
Yes, the Minions conquer Hollywood and become movie stars in the 1920s setting.
Is it connected to the Despicable Me series?
Yes, it continues the adventures of the Minions from the Despicable Me franchise.
What do the Minions do in this movie?
They search for monsters, make a monster movie, accidentally unleash them, and try to fix the mess.