Compare · 2 films
Black Phone 2 vs Minions & Monsters — Compare
AI Verdict
Comparing Black Phone 2 vs Minions & Monsters. Black Phone 2 leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Black Phone 2
8.1/10Horror, Supernatural, Thriller
Minions & Monsters
7.9/10Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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Ratings Radar
Runtime & Reviews
Release Timeline
Critic vs Audience
| Specification | Black Phone 2 | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Illumination |
| Franchise | The Black Phone | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2025-10-17 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 114 min | 90 min |
| Certification | R | PG |
| Genres | Horror, Supernatural, Thriller | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, Demián Bichir | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Critic Rating | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 4 | 219 |
| Budget | $30,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $132,675,749 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Available On | Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Pros | Exceptional returning lead performances by Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw; Creepy and effective reinvention of The Gr... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Horror tropes occasionally follow familiar sequel patterns; Intense supernatural sequences may overwhelm casual viewers | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |