Comparing Avatar: Fire and Ash vs Minions & Monsters. Avatar: Fire and Ash leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | 20th Century Studios / Lightstorm Entertainment | Illumination |
| Franchise | Avatar | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2025-12-19 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 195 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | PG |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 4 | 109 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $400,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,485,999,890 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Disney+, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Exceptional visual effects; Expanded Pandora mythology; Strong emotional performances | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Very long runtime; Dense franchise continuity | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |