Minions and Monsters Release Date
Minions & Monsters is scheduled to release in theaters on July 1, 2026 worldwide. The film was originally planned for June 30, 2027, but Universal and Illumination moved it up by a full year, sliding it into the same early‑July window that has worked so well for previous Despicable Me and Minions movies.
@Minions shared on X that Minions & Monsters will be released in theaters on July 1, teasing that Hollywood has a monster problem.
It also now sits in a busy animated calendar, arriving a few months before Shrek 5, which shifted to December 2026 after the reshuffle.
For families and animation fans, that July 1 date basically screams “summer vacation watch” – the kind of film that ends up in group plans, mall outings, and last‑minute “let’s just watch something fun” decisions.
The Super Bowl LX spot and the new full trailer dropped just as ticket awareness usually starts building, so the timing of the marketing push and the Minions and Monsters release date feel very deliberate.
Minions and Monsters Trailer
Yes, the Minions and Monsters trailer is already out, first teased during Super Bowl 2026 and then released online in full on February 8, 2026.
The footage shows the Minions crashing head‑first into old‑Hollywood chaos, accidentally unleashing classic monsters and then scrambling to fix the disaster they caused – which is very on‑brand for these yellow troublemakers.
The official description calls it the “rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.”
A few quick takeaways from the trailer that fans are already talking about:
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A 1920s–1930s Hollywood vibe, with studio backlots, vintage cameras, and red‑carpet gags.
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Classic Universal‑style monsters teased in Minions form – including Cthulhu‑like tentacles and mummy references.
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Pierre Coffin back directing and voicing the Minions, with Brian Lynch on the script, keeping continuity with earlier hits.
The tone feels big and loud, but still silly and kid‑friendly, with just enough “monster movie” flavor to give parents something to enjoy between the banana jokes.
About Minions and Monsters
Minions & Monsters (often referred to as Minions 3) is an upcoming American animated monster comedy, produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures as the seventh film in the Despicable Me franchise.
Directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch, the film follows the Minions as they rise to Hollywood fame, fall from grace, and accidentally unleash monsters on the world before trying to save it.
The movie is positioned as a prequel‑style chapter that connects back to earlier Minions adventures while expanding the universe with new characters, fresh settings, and a bigger “monster” hook.
Producers Chris Meledandri and Bill Ryan are backing the project, which comes on the heels of Despicable Me 4’s strong box office run and more than a decade of Minions being among the most recognizable animated characters globally.
From a viewing point of view, Minions and Monsters looks like a classic summer crowd‑pleaser: simple premise, visual comedy, lots of chaos, and just enough heart tucked under all the nonsense.
With the confirmed July 1, 2026, release date and the trailer already making the rounds, it is clearly being framed as one of the big family movies of that summer.
Disclaimer
Release dates, distribution plans, and related details for Minions and Monsters are subject to change by studios and distributors. Information provided here is based on current announcements and industry reporting and is intended for general guidance only. Viewers should check official studio or theater sources for final, updated schedules.
