Comparing Michael vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Michael | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Lionsgate Films / GK Films / Optimum Productions | Illumination |
| Franchise | — | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-04-24 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 127 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG | PG |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Music | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Krue Valdi, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 7 | 104 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,001,600,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | — | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Jaafar Jackson's committed central performance; Iconic Michael Jackson music and performance recreations; Strong global... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | The film's selective timeline has generated criticism; Some critics found the portrayal overly controlled or sanitized;... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |