# Minions & Monsters (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/minions-and-monsters/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Pierre Coffin |
| Genres | Animation, Adventure, Comedy |
| Runtime | 90 min |

## Quick answer

Minions & Monsters (2026) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The funniest Minions outing in years leans into old-school monster-movie pastiche instead of sequel fatigue, and its gen Metascore 67/100. Directed by Pierre Coffin.

## Critics consensus

The funniest Minions outing in years leans into old-school monster-movie pastiche instead of sequel fatigue, and its genuine affection for classic Hollywood filmmaking carries it past a plot that's really just an excuse for gags.

## Synopsis

When a washed-up monster-movie studio's back lot gets overrun by an actual creature, the Minions stumble into the middle of a decades-old Hollywood feud between rival horror auteurs. What follows is equal parts monster-movie parody and backstage caper, as Gru's tiny yellow helpers try to save the picture, the studio, and possibly the world — mostly by accident.

## Cast

Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Minions & Monsters worth watching?**
Minions & Monsters holds a 78% Celluloid Score. The funniest Minions outing in years leans into old-school monster-movie pastiche instead of sequel fatigue, and its genuine affection for classic Hollywood filmmaking carries it past a plot that's really just an excuse for gags.

**What is Minions & Monsters about?**
When a washed-up monster-movie studio's back lot gets overrun by an actual creature, the Minions stumble into the middle of a decades-old Hollywood feud between rival horror auteurs. What follows is equal parts monster-movie parody and backstage caper, as Gru's tiny yellow helpers try to save the picture, the studio, and possibly the world — mostly by accident.

**Who directed Minions & Monsters?**
Minions & Monsters (2026) was directed by Pierre Coffin.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Minions & Monsters?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 90%, Metascore 67/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch Minions & Monsters?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Minions & Monsters page for current options.

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