Comparing Exit 8 vs Minions & Monsters. Exit 8 leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Exit 8 | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Story Inc. / AOI Pro. | Illumination |
| Franchise | The Exit 8 | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-04-10 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 95 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | PG |
| Genres | Psychological Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, Nana Komatsu | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 5 | 139 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $44,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 4 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Shudder, AMC+ | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 95-minute runtime; Highly acclaimed video-game adaptation; Distinctive liminal-space horror; Strong psychologi... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | The repetitive setting may not appeal to every viewer; The film is deliberately ambiguous; Viewers expecting constant ac... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |