Japan launches Minions & Monsters Ichiban Kuji merchandise ahead of 2026 film

Universal City Studios' upcoming animated feature *Minions & Monsters* will be supported by a new Ichiban Kuji lottery in Japan. The lottery offers a range of themed prizes, including an A3 poster, a diorama figurine, a perpetual calendar, desktop figures of characters such as James, Henry and Dick, mini‑figure charms, assorted stationery, a rubber‑clip collection, sticker sets and a large plush of James.

Sales begin on 1 August 2026 at Lawson convenience stores, hobby shops and official Ichiban Kuji outlets, with online sales starting 3 August 2026 at 11:00 JST. A double‑chance campaign runs until the end of November 2026. The film itself is scheduled for release on 7 August 2026, adding to the franchise’s worldwide box‑office total of about $5.6 billion.