Minons & Monsters

Minions & Monsters is the third installment in Illumination's beloved Minions prequel series and the seventh film in the Despicable Me franchise. Directed by Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me, Minions) and written by Brian Lynch, this animated comedy takes the iconic yellow creatures back to 1920s Hollywood, where they arrive with big dreams of becoming serious filmmakers. Things spiral out of control fast when the bumbling trio stumbles upon an ancient spellbook and accidentally summons a horde of real monsters onto the world. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney, Trey Parker, and Jeff Bridges, the film blends classic monster movie vibes with the franchise's signature slapstick chaos. Produced by Illumination, the studio behind a $5 billion+ global box office franchise, Minions & Monsters hits theaters on July 1, 2026. Watch the official trailer now.