Minions and Monsters is the third and latest entry in Illumination's Minions franchise. Having made its U.S. theatrical debut on July 1, 2026; it then went on to become the best-received entry in the series since the first Minions movie back in 2015. It's not saying much, but when you look at just
This weekend's box office delivered a familiar reminder that family audiences remain one of Hollywood's safest bets. Minions & Monsters comfortably claimed first place, ending Toy Story 5's brief reign while reinforcing what has become one of 2026's clearest trends: if you can get parents and
Minions & Monsters, the latest offshoot of Illumination's Despicable Me franchise and the third of its films following the yellow underlings known as Minions, is here! Once again it's a delightful showcase of our Twinkie-coded henchmen who charm, search for another big villain to follow, kill
While most will be celebrating the long Independence Day weekend with BBQ's and copious amounts of beer while ringing in the fireworks, there are options out there to watch should you need a little break from the festivities. Children and families get another round with the Minions while those
All you need to do is watch Minions & Monsters to see that Hollywood doesn't have to have franchise malaise. As a critic and filmmaker, I firmly believe that original stories are necessary for a thriving film industry. They're the lifeblood of the art form, and excessive focus on IP-mining and
Minions and Monsters is all set to make its hilariously theatrical debut on July 1, 2026. On that day, Illumination's latest addition to their Minions prequel movies, featuring the work of director and writer Pierre Coffin and co-writer Brian Lynch and starring Coffin himself in the titular role as
After “Despicable Me 4” premiered in 2024, fans have been clamoring for more adventures from Steve Carell’s Gru and his crew. This year, Illumination and Universal Pictures are happy to oblige, as those lovable, loyal, and legendary Minions are finally returning to the big screen with
Throughout all of our lives, there are people we grow close to who act as beacons, a light in human form that allows us to find our way through the darkness. Sometimes this light merely diminishes or changes, but other times these beacon friends can become anchors, as their influence exerts itself
Undertaking a story like The Odyssey on screen is a titanic trial. Like the trials that Odysseus faces in his return to Ithaca, Christopher Nolan's decision to make his next film based on Homer's epic poem was a choice. I come from a storytelling background, and I have a degree in screenwriting.
Though marital arts action cinema is vast and varied, it is rare for one to elevate the genre and push it forward. There have been few recently - The Raid comes to mind, and while not technically "martial arts" I'd argue John Wick counts - that feel as if something new and special is happening.
