About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures):
This is 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.

For 16 years, the Minions have brought laughter and fun to theaters and living rooms around the globe. Using crazy antics, these beloved yellow creatures have taken down numerous villains and changed the cinematic landscape. The antics, however, did not end in prior films but instead seamlessly continued into Minions & Monsters.

Minions & Monsters, the latest entry into the franchise’s journey develops a fresh perspective, focusing heavily on the origin of the creatures and how they came to be a unified force. Through magic, robots, and otherworldly creatures, the small heroes are pushed to capture their true dreams.

This all-new installment shows the incredible versatility of the franchise, proving Minions & Monsters can span multiple genres while still holding onto its core values of goofy, silly action. The fresh direction offers a more story-driven development for the characters rather than just focusing on a single antagonist.

Minions & Monsterss delivers a wonderfully silly and fun family experience, complete with clever references tailored for older viewers. As the narrative builds in intensity toward the climax, the film explores many different settings and develops a genuine atmosphere reminiscent of old-time Hollywood movies. Of course, the ending does not shy away from the uplifting joy audiences have come to expect over the years.

Minions & Monsters demonstrates how Illumination can expand the lore with a completely fresh background without losing the magic that started it all in Despicable Me (2010), retaining the classic villain-clashing dynamics famously seen between Gru and Vector.

Minions & Monsters opens in theaters everywhere starting Wednesday, July 1st.