Comparing Minions & Monsters vs Mortal Kombat II. Mortal Kombat II leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Minions & Monsters | Mortal Kombat II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Illumination | New Line Cinema / Atomic Monster / Broken Road Productions / Fireside Films |
| Franchise | Despicable Me / Minions | Mortal Kombat |
| Release Date | 2026-07-01 | 2026-05-08 |
| Runtime | 90 min | 116 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg | Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 164 | 18 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $85,000,000 | $80,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $166,300,000 | $128,000,000 |
| Awards | 3 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition | Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Prime Video |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... | Confirmed 116-minute runtime; Karl Urban is a strong fit for Johnny Cage; The Mortal Kombat tournament finally becomes c... |
| Cons | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... | The large cast leaves limited time for some fighters; Heavy franchise lore may confuse new viewers; Critical response ha... |