Universal Pictures used the Super Bowl stage to unveil the first trailer and official title of the next Minions film, confirming the animated sequel will be called Minions & Monsters and is set for a summer theatrical release. Reported by The Hindu.
The first footage premiered during the Super Bowl broadcast before the full trailer was released online, giving fans their initial look at the latest chapter in the Minions universe.
The film marks the seventh instalment in the Despicable Me series and serves as a sequel to Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Produced by Illumination, the new movie places the mischievous yellow characters in an unexpected setting — 1920s Hollywood. This time, the Minions are not serving a supervillain.
Instead, they set out on their own mission to make a monster movie, diving headfirst into the chaos of early cinema.
The trailer reveals the Minions hunting for terrifying creatures to cast as villains, leading to encounters with an array of strange monsters.
These include sea creatures, a giant pink rabbit with a violent temper, and a mummy whose bandages are accidentally ripped off during a wild showdown. The footage leans heavily into slapstick humour while expanding the franchise’s visual world.
Minions & Monsters is directed by Pierre Coffin, a longtime creative figure behind the franchise who also voices the Minions.
The screenplay is written by Brian Lynch, known for his work on the previous Minions films and The Secret Life of Pets. The film is produced by Illumination founder Chris Meledandri alongside Bill Ryan.
The sequel follows the box-office success of Despicable Me 4, released in 2024. Since its debut in 2010, the Despicable Me franchise has earned more than $5 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time.
Minions & Monsters is scheduled to hit theatres on July 1.
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