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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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 (5)
- All the Animation News That Stood Out from Annecy 2026 IndieWire · 6h ago
- Minions & Monsters ready for their Cthulhu close-up in Old Hollywood Nerdvana Media · 6h ago
- Illumination expands its ‘Despicable Me’ universe with ‘Minions & Monsters’ 101.5 CIL-FM · 6h ago
- How ‘Minions And Monsters’ Rewrites The Minions Formula Cartoon Brew · 6h ago
- Will Hollywood Ever Give the Minions Their Due? The Hollywood Reporter · 6h ago
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