Comparing Minions & Monsters vs Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Minions & Monsters | Oppenheimer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Illumination | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | Despicable Me / Minions | Standalone |
| Release Date | 2026-07-01 | 2023-07-21 |
| Runtime | 90 min | 180 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Biography, Drama, History, Thriller |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg | Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 164 | 59 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $85,000,000 | $100,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $166,300,000 | $976,800,000 |
| Awards | 3 | 13 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition | Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... | Oscar-winning ensemble led by Murphy; Groundbreaking IMAX 65mm cinematography; Ludwig Göransson's viral score; Historica... |
| Cons | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... | Non-linear structure demands full attention; Three-hour runtime; No depiction of Hiroshima/Nagasaki; Some supporting rol... |