Minions & Monsters reached theaters on July 1, 2026. This animated comedy from Illumination and Universal Pictures continues the Despicable Me universe with the Minions at the center of the story.
Pierre Coffin directed the film and once again voices the Minions. The voice cast also includes Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr. The story is set in 1920s Hollywood.
It follows the Minions as they try to make their own monster movie during the early days of cinema. The film is primarily in English, with dubbed versions released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and other languages in India.
This article covers the latest India gross, the United States collections, the worldwide totals and a day-wise breakdown of how the movie has performed since its release. All figures are estimates drawn from the most recent theater reports and will be revised as new updates come in.
Minions & Monsters 2026 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Minions & Monsters |
| Directed by | Pierre Coffin |
| Written by | Brian Lynch, Pierre Coffin |
| Produced by | Chris Meledandri, Bill Ryan |
| Actor | Pierre Coffin (voice of the Minions) |
| Actress | Allison Janney, Zoey Deutch (voice cast) |
| Other Cast | Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Trey Parker, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr |
| Cinematography | NA |
| Edited by | Claire Dodgson, Gregory Perler |
| Music by | John Powell |
| Production Companies | Illumination, Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release Date | July 1, 2026 (United States) |
| Running Time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Film Industry | Hollywood |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure |
| Censor Rating | PG |
Minions & Monsters Total Box Office Collection
The movie opened softer than earlier entries in the franchise, but it has shown a decent hold in the second week. In the United States it has crossed $88 million so far. Worldwide the gross has reached around $212 million, helped by stronger performance in several overseas markets.
The opening day in the US brought in roughly $14.2 million. The first week added close to $77 million domestically. In India the film has earned about ₹8.2 crore net in its first nine days. These numbers will keep moving as more reports arrive from theaters across different regions.
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | $14.2 Million |
| First Week | $77 Million |
| USA Gross | $88 Million |
| Overseas | $124 Million |
| Lifetime WW Collection | $212 Million |
Minions & Monsters Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | US Collection Gross (Millions) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | July 1, 2026 | $14.23 Million | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | July 2, 2026 | $10.81 Million | -24% |
| Day 3 | July 3, 2026 | $16.51 Million | +53% |
| Day 4 | July 4, 2026 | $9.49 Million | -43% |
| Day 5 | July 5, 2026 | $11.01 Million | +16% |
| Day 6 | July 6, 2026 | $5.71 Million | -48% |
| Day 7 | July 7, 2026 | $9.41 Million | +65% |
| Day 8 | July 8, 2026 | $5.86 Million | -38% |
| Day 9 | July 9, 2026 | $4.74 Million | -19% |
| Total US Gross | – | $88 Million | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | $212 Million | – |
About the film
Minions & Monsters is an animated comedy produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is the third movie focused on the Minions and the seventh film in the wider Despicable Me franchise. Pierre Coffin directed it and also provides the voices for the Minions characters.
Brian Lynch co-wrote the screenplay with him. The plot unfolds in 1920s Hollywood. A group of Minions find themselves in the world of early motion pictures and set out to create their own monster movie.
The story mixes the franchise’s signature chaotic humor with a setting inspired by silent films and classic monster stories from that era. The voice ensemble features Pierre Coffin alongside Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr.
The film keeps the bright visual style and family-friendly tone that the series is known for while adding period details from old Hollywood.
FAQ for Minions & Monsters
Q: Is Minions & Monsters Flop or Hit?
A: It is a Super Hit film
Q: What is the budget of Minions & Monsters?
A: $85 million
Disclaimer: The box office figures published on this page are estimates based on publicly available trade reports and industry sources. As more information becomes available, these figures may be updated. While Tenvow strives to provide accurate and timely data, we do not claim that the figures are official or final. They are intended to give a fair indication of a film’s box office performance.