‘Minions & Monsters’ Set for $170M Global Debut, Critics Rave
WHO:
Deadline - The Minions, characters from the Illumination franchise, are now 16 years old.
Moviefone - The movie "Minions & Monsters" is a spin-off from the "Despicable Me" franchise.
WHAT:
Screen Rant - Illumination's franchise has grossed $5.4 billion over its 16-year history.
Deadline - "Minions & Monsters" had a $10 million box office kick-off in 10 territories in Europe and Asia prior to its North American release.
Deadline - The film is arriving in cinemas following Disney/Pixar’s "Toy Story 5," which has grossed nearly $600 million since June 19.
Coming Soon - "Minions & Monsters" holds an 89% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews, setting a franchise-best rating.
Deadline - "Minions & Monsters" is projected to have a global debut of $170 million.
NY Post - The film is described as one of the best odes to Old Hollywood in a long time.
Moviefone - The movie follows the misadventures of the Minions in 1920s Hollywood.
WHERE:
Moviefone - The setting of "Minions & Monsters" is in 1920s Hollywood.
WHEN:
Moviefone - "Minions & Monsters" is set to be released in theaters on July 1.
WHY:
Deadline - The Minions continue to prevail at the box office due to their popularity and the franchise's longevity.
HOW:
Collider - The film's team discussed a scrapped Harry Potter reference and revealed a surprising end credits scene.
Deadline - The film is part of a vibrant foreign weekend box office strategy, indicating a focus on international markets for its debut.
Deadline - The film is part of a vibrant foreign weekend box office strategy.
(UPDATED July 1, 2026 17:36 UTC)
Illumination's franchise has achieved an impressive milestone, grossing $5.4 billion over its 16-year history. In a recent discussion, the film's team revealed that they had originally planned a Harry Potter reference that was ultimately scrapped, along with a surprising end credits scene. Fans can look forward to discovering more about these creative choices in upcoming releases.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 15:50 UTC)
"Minions & Monsters" has kicked off with a strong $10 million box office in ten territories across Europe and Asia ahead of its North American release. This comes on the heels of Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story 5," which has nearly reached $600 million since its debut on June 19. The film's strategy highlights a vibrant focus on international markets for its initial launch.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 06:22 UTC)
"Minions & Monsters" is generating buzz with an impressive 89% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 54 reviews, marking a franchise-best rating. This exciting new installment is set to be released soon, and fans are eagerly anticipating its arrival. With such positive early feedback, it looks like this film could be a hit among audiences.
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(UPDATED June 30, 2026 23:22 UTC)
The beloved Minions, characters from the Illumination franchise, are celebrating their 16th anniversary, and they’re set to make a splash with the upcoming release of "Minions & Monsters" in theaters on July 1. This new film, which follows the misadventures of the Minions in 1920s Hollywood, is projected to debut globally with an impressive $170 million and has been hailed as one of the best tributes to Old Hollywood in recent years. The Minions continue to dominate the box office, thanks to their enduring popularity and the franchise's long-standing appeal.