Comparing Backrooms vs Minions & Monsters. Backrooms leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Backrooms | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | North Road Films / 21 Laps Entertainment / Atomic Monster / Phobos / Oddfellows Entertainment | Illumination |
| Franchise | Backrooms | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-05-29 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 110 min | 90 min |
| Certification | R | PG |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Psychological Horror, Mystery | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 9 | 108 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $10,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $368,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 110-minute runtime; Distinctive practical liminal-space production design; Strong performances from Chiwetel E... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | The surreal storytelling may frustrate viewers seeking clear explanations; Knowledge of Backrooms lore can make some ref... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |