# Minions & Monsters release, box office, promos, home media

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> Updated: 2026-08-20T09:36:50.000Z. Sources: 222. Developments: 28.

Illumination’s *Minions & Monsters* opened worldwide on 1 July 2026, debuting at No. 1 in the U.S. with a $36.4 million three-day Independence Day weekend. While the domestic start was lower than previous franchise entries, the film saw strong international performance, including a record opening in Vietnam and leadership in Italy.

As the film's theatrical run progressed, box office projections suggested it might become the first installment in the *Despicable Me* franchise to fail to reach the $500 million global threshold. By early August, worldwide ticket sales reached approximately $473 million, with $173.9 million coming from the domestic market. The film is set in the 1920s silent film era, following Minions James and Henry as they inadvertently unleash monsters while attempting to navigate the transition to sound films.

In Brazil, the Circuito Spcine network scheduled free, dubbed screenings of the film at 27 venues in São Paulo from 6 to 19 August 2026. In Greece, Village Cinemas began offering subtitled versions of the film in Thessaloniki on 20 August, with dubbed screenings scheduled for 27 August.

Regarding home media, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment confirmed a digital rental and purchase release for 11 August 2026. This will be followed by a physical release of 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on 8 September 2026. The physical editions are expected to include approximately 45 minutes of exclusive bonus material, such as behind-the-scenes featurettes on the animation process and new characters. The film holds a high critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, cited as being between 89% and 90%.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Minions & Monsters arrives at Village Cinemas

The Illumination and Universal Pictures film ‘Minions & Monsters’ arrives at Village Cinemas in Thessaloniki starting August 20, featuring a 1920s Hollywood setting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-arrives-at-village-cinemas

### 2026-08-09: Minions & Monsters to receive digital and disc release amid low box office projections

Universal Pictures will release Minions & Monsters on digital platforms August 11 and on disc September 8, following a box office run that may be the franchise's first to miss $500 million globally.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-to-receive-digital-and-disc-release-amid-low-box-office-projections

### 2026-08-04: Minions & Monsters Home Release Dates Announced by Universal

Universal announces *Minions & Monsters* will go digital Aug 11, 2026 and on 4K UHD/Blu‑ray/DVD Sep 8, 2026, with 45 min of bonus features; the third Minions film stars a star‑studded voice cast and is produced

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-home-release-dates-announced-by-universal

### 2026-07-31: Minions & Monsters Free Screenings in São Paulo

Illumination’s *Minions & Monsters* (2026) will be shown free of charge in 27 São Paulo venues from 6‑19 August, offering dubbed family screenings of the new animated adventure.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-free-screenings-in-so-paulo

### 2026-07-11: Minions & Monsters tops July 4 box office despite franchise‑lowest domestic opening

Minions & Monsters led the July 4 box office with $61 million but posted the franchise’s lowest domestic opening; strong reviews and overseas earnings offset domestic fatigue.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-tops-july-4-box-office-despite-franchiselowest-domestic-opening

### 2026-07-08: Italian box office sees 'Minions & Monsters' lead Thursday and strong weekend totals

Italy’s box office Thursday saw *Minions & Monsters* lead with €183k, while the July 4‑5 weekend totaled €2.24 million, topped by Universal Pictures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-box-office-sees-minions-monsters-lead-thursday-and-strong-weekend-totals

### 2026-07-07: Minions & Monsters posts franchise‑low opening as Supergirl suffers 74% second‑weekend drop

Minions & Monsters records its lowest franchise opening ($61‑$64.5 M) while Supergirl plunges 73%‑76% in its second weekend, joining the steepest drops among recent comic‑book films.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-posts-franchiselow-opening-as-supergirl-suffers-74-secondweekend-drop

### 2026-07-06: Minions & Monsters film launch drives Wendy's employee‑focused promotion

Illumination’s *Minions & Monsters* film debut in 2026 is supported by Wendy’s U.S. promotion that engages frontline staff as active marketers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-film-launch-drives-wendys-employeefocused-promotion

### 2026-07-06: Minions & Monsters faces box‑office slowdown in Vietnam and the US

Minions & Monsters set a Vietnam box‑office record with 80 trillion dong sales, yet earned only $36 million in its US opening weekend, highlighting audience fatigue despite good reviews.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-faces-boxoffice-slowdown-in-vietnam-and-the-us

### 2026-07-05: Minions & Monsters tops U.S. July 4 box office despite franchise‑low opening

Minions & Monsters opened at $36.4 M, #1 on the July 4 weekend but recorded the franchise’s weakest debut; it earned $61.4 M in five days and about $160 M worldwide, with strong international sales offsetting a

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-leads-july-4-holiday-box-office-edging-toy-story-5

### 2026-07-03: Minions & Monsters debuts as 1920s Hollywood‑themed animated comedy

Minions & Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin, opens in 1920s Hollywood as the Minions become stars and try to make a monster movie; PG‑rated, released July 1 2026.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-animation-film-set-for-2026-release

### 2026-07-03: Illumination’s ‘Minions & Monsters’ draws worldwide box‑office success and cultural milestones

‘Minions & Monsters’ opens strong with $62.6 M worldwide, hits Mexico’s Cineteca Nacional, launches in Colombia and Argentina, and will arrive on Blu‑ray in Germany.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-film-slated-for-2026-release-strong-box-office-and-future-bluray-plans

### 2026-07-02: Minions & Monsters opens second to Toy Story 5 in Brazil

*Minions & Monsters* opened second in Brazil behind *Toy Story 5*, with critics calling it uneven yet charming, praising its silent‑era homages while noting pacing issues.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-opens-second-to-toy-story-5-in-brazil

### 2026-06-29: Minions & Monsters tops weekend box office, eyes $170 million global earnings

The new film *Minions & Monsters* leads the weekend box office, overtaking *Toy Story 5* and targeting $170 million globally, featuring classic Hollywood homage and fresh characters.

68 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-rolls-out-in-mexico-and-ecuador-with-new-postcredits-scene

### 2026-06-28: Minions & Monsters animated film debuts July 1, 2026

Minions & Monsters, the seventh Despicable Me film, premieres 1 July 2026. Directed by Pierre Coffin, it follows Minions in 1920s Hollywood, blending slapstick with classic cinema homages, and is supported by a

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/illuminations-minions-monsters-film-set-for-july-1-2026-release

### 2026-06-28: Minions & Monsters Tops Vietnam Box Office with 2.5 billion VND Opening

Minions & Monsters earned 2.5 bn VND in early screenings and topped Vietnam’s box office with 15.6 bn VND after one day; nationwide release set for July 1, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-leads-vietnam-box-office-with-record-opening

### 2026-06-26: Minions & Monsters debuts July 1, Illumination’s new Hollywood‑themed animated film

Illumination’s *Minions & Monsters* launches on 1 July 2026, directed by Pierre Coffin. The film sends the Minions to 1920s Hollywood to make a monster movie, mixing slap‑stick comedy with tributes to classic c

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/illumination-releases-minions-monsters-with-george-lucas-cameo-on-july-1

### 2026-06-26: Annecy Animation Festival 2026 drives major studio project reveals

At Annecy 2026, U.S. studios and streamers announced major animation projects, including Prime Video's Conan series and Warner Bros.' DC slate, highlighting the festival’s industry importance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/annecy-animation-festival-2026-drives-major-studio-project-reveals

### 2026-06-25: Minions & Monsters pre‑release launches in Argentina and Guatemala

The third Minions film, 'Minions & Monsters', opens pre‑screenings in Argentina (June 25‑July 1) and Guatemala (June 30), with worldwide release set for July 1 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-prerelease-launches-in-argentina-and-guatemala

### 2026-06-24: Minions & Monsters movie release sparks promotional train tie‑ins and mixed reviews

The third Minions spin‑off, Minions & Monsters, launches with a silent‑era Hollywood plot, mixed reviews, and a themed Italo train promotion in Italy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italo-trains-wrapped-for-minions-monsters-film-launch-in-italy

### 2026-06-23: Minions franchise sparks Gen Alpha slang and backs new film releases

The Minions franchise fuels a Gen Alpha slang trend and backs new releases, including Zoey Deutch’s film premieres and the July 1 Minions & Monsters launch.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zoey-deutchs-white-draped-dress-stuns-on-the-tonight-show

### 2026-06-22: Illumination's Minions Franchise Boosted by Despicable Me 4 Box Office and Upcoming Minions & Monsters

Despicable Me 4 grossed over $900 M and highlighted the Minions in its finale, while the upcoming Minions & Monsters is set for a June 1 2026 U.S. release with a predicted 72 % Rotten Tomatoes score.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/illuminations-minions-franchise-boosted-by-despicable-me-4-box-office-and-upcoming-minions-monsters

### 2026-06-21: Annecy Animation Festival 2026 Opens with Minions & Monsters Premiere

Annecy’s 2026 animation festival opened with the *Minions & Monsters* world premiere, tributes to Marjane Satrapi, hot weather, new Cité d’Animation venue, and discussions on AI and diverse animation techniques

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/annecy-animation-festival-2026-showcases-global-films-and-diverse-techniques

### 2026-06-20: George Lucas to voice a character in Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters”

George Lucas will voice a character in Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, set for a global release on 1 July 2026, after the studio’s CEO revealed his longtime Minions fandom.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/george-lucas-to-cameo-in-illuminations-third-minions-film-minions-monsters

### 2026-06-18: Minions & Monsters trailer unveiled ahead of July 2026 worldwide release

Universal posted the final trailer for Minions & Monsters, the third standalone Minions film set in Hollywood’s golden era, debuting worldwide on July 1 2026. Directed by Pierre Coffin, it follows Minion James,

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-pictures-releases-final-trailer-for-minions-monsters-ahead-of-july-1-debut

### 2026-06-18: George Lucas to Voice a Role in Illumination’s ‘Minions & Monsters’

George Lucas will voice a character in Illumination’s upcoming ‘Minions & Monsters’, set for a July 1 2026 release, with the role details still under wraps.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/george-lucas-to-voice-a-role-in-illuminations-minions-monsters

### 2026-06-02: Kylian Mbappé appears in promotion for Universal's 'Minions & Monsters' film

Universal’s new trailer for 'Minions & Monsters' features football star Kylian Mbappé, tying the animated film’s July 2026 release to World Cup hype.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-appears-in-promotion-for-universals-minions-monsters-film

### 2026-05-07: Minions & Monsters animated film slated for worldwide release on July 1, 2026

Illumination's Minions & Monsters, a 1920s Hollywood‑set animated prequel starring new Minions, drops worldwide July 1 2026.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minions-monsters-animated-film-slated-for-worldwide-release-on-july-1-2026

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