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Elio vs Minions & Monsters — Compare
AI Verdict
Comparing Elio vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Elio
7.8/10Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Minions & Monsters
7.9/10Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Visual Comparison
Ratings Radar
Runtime & Reviews
Release Timeline
Critic vs Audience
| Specification | Elio | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Pixar Animation Studios | Illumination |
| Franchise | Elio | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2025-06-20 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 98 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG | PG |
| Genres | Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Critic Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 3 | 228 |
| Budget | $175,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $154,291,182 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 3 |
| Available On | Disney+, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Pros | Stunning, highly imaginative visual world-building of the Communiverse; Charming lead voice performance by Yonas Kibreab... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Narrative pacing fluctuates during exposition-heavy sequences in the middle act | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |