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Universal Debuts ‘Minions & Monsters’ Trailer During Super Bowl, Sets July 1 Release

Set in early Hollywood, the sequel introduces Lovecraft‑tinged creatures under returning director Pierre Coffin.

Overview

  • Universal and Illumination premiered the first full trailer during Super Bowl LX, following a brief in-game tease that pointed viewers online.
  • The film will open in theaters on July 1, 2026, after being moved up from an original June 30, 2027 date.
  • The story places three Minions in 1920s Hollywood, where a discovered spellbook turns their monster‑movie ambitions into real chaos.
  • Footage showcases a small Cthulhu‑like companion and larger creatures such as sea beasts, a giant pink bunny, and a marauding mummy.
  • Pierre Coffin directs, co-writes with Brian Lynch, and voices the Minions, with Chris Meledandri and Bill Ryan producing; the franchise has topped $5.6 billion globally and additional voice casting remains unconfirmed.