The iconic yellow characters from the universe of Despicable Me are back on the big screen with Minions & Monsters, the next installment of the animated saga that has generated anticipation after the premiere of its first trailer during Super Bowl LX 2026.
Universal Pictures and Illumination took advantage of one of the most watched television events of the year to reveal images from the film, which places the Minions in **20s Hollywood**, where they try to conquer the mecca of cinema, face fantastic creatures, and unleash chaos with their usual mix of humor and mischief. The film, which will serve as the **seventh installment in the *Despicable Me* universe** and the third spin-off focused on the Minions, is directed by **Pierre Coffin**, the historical creator of the characters and voice of many of their most recognizable voices
Minions & Monsters has a global release date set for July 1, 2026, positioning it as one of the most important animated bets of the summer movie season. The preview showed the little protagonists trying to make a place for themselves in the film industry, only to accidentally unleash a series of monsters, forcing them to then join forces to fix their own mess.
With this release, the saga continues expanding its world with new adventures that combine comedy, fantasy, and a lot of action, promising to attract both long-time fans and new generations.