Will Hollywood Ever Give the Minions Their Due?
Illumination is expanding the 'Despicable Me' universe with the upcoming project 'Minions & Monsters'.
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📍 How it ended
Illumination expanded the Despicable Me universe with the announcement of Minions & Monsters. Pierre Coffin addressed claims regarding the characters' past employers.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Illumination has announced 'Minions & Monsters', a new addition to the 'Despicable Me' franchise. According to coverage, the project involves the characters appearing in Old Hollywood and featuring a Cthulhu close-up.
Reports from Cartoon Brew and 101.5 CIL-FM emphasize that the film is rewriting the established Minions formula. The Hollywood Reporter is also tracking the development of the series.
Future coverage is expected to detail how the formula is being rewritten and the specific role of Cthulhu in the Old Hollywood setting.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the new project?
The new project is titled 'Minions & Monsters'.
Which studio is behind the expansion?
The expansion is being led by Illumination.
What is the setting for 'Minions & Monsters'?
The project is set in Old Hollywood.
Coverage (8)
- Illumination expands its ‘Despicable Me’ universe with ‘Minions & Monsters’ KECO 96.5FM · 21d ago
- King Of Prussia: Win Passes To An Advance Screening Of ‘Minions & Monsters’ RedCarpetCrash.com · 21d ago
- Pierre Coffin, the man behind the Minions: No, they didn’t work for Hitler The Telegraph · 21d ago
- All the Animation News That Stood Out from Annecy 2026 IndieWire · 21d ago
- Minions & Monsters ready for their Cthulhu close-up in Old Hollywood Nerdvana Media · 21d ago
- Illumination expands its ‘Despicable Me’ universe with ‘Minions & Monsters’ 101.5 CIL-FM · 21d ago
- How ‘Minions And Monsters’ Rewrites The Minions Formula Cartoon Brew · 21d ago
- Will Hollywood Ever Give the Minions Their Due? The Hollywood Reporter · 21d ago
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