Minions & Monsters: Franchise Return in 2026
Minions & Monsters 2026: Illumination returns with beloved animated franchise featuring monsters and mayhem for families.
Illumination's Minions & Monsters is bringing back the beloved Minions in 2026 with a new adventure featuring monsters and mayhem for the whole family. Minions, Illumination, animated movies, family films, movie news, entertainment news, pop culture, and franchise news — these are the searches driving movie coverage right now. Illumination has released the first trailer for Minions & Monsters, the next installment in the blockbuster animated franchise. Read more entertainment news →
The film follows the Minions as they encounter a world of monsters, with their signature chaos and humor. The trailer has already racked up over 50 million views. Read more pop culture news →
Minions & Monsters hits theaters on October 23, 2026, and is expected to be a major box office success. "It's the Minions as you've never seen them before," said a studio spokesperson.
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Sources: Illumination, Universal Pictures. Updated on July 06, 2026.