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Minions & Monsters vs The Magic Faraway Tree - Compare

Name: The Magic Faraway Tree
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2026-03-27T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 110 min

Minions & Monsters 7.9/10

The Magic Faraway Tree 6.6/10

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Comparing Minions & Monsters vs The Magic Faraway Tree. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Minions & Monsters Overall

Top Rated Minions & Monsters Overall

Biggest Hit Minions & Monsters Overall

Most Awarded Minions & Monsters Overall

Winner

2026 90 min 565

7.9/10

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

2026 110 min 88

6.6/10

Family, Fantasy, Adventure

Specification	Minions & Monsters	The Magic Faraway Tree

Studio	Illumination	Entertainment Film Distributors
Franchise	Despicable Me / Minions	The Faraway Tree
Release Date	2026-07-01	2026-03-27
Runtime	90 min	110 min
Certification	PG	PG
Genres	Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy	Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy

Director(s)	Pierre Coffin	Ben Gregor
Lead Cast	Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg	Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nonso Anozie, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning

Critic Rating	7.9/10	6.6/10
Audience Rating	—	—
Review Count	0	0
Page Views	565	88

Budget	$85,000,000	—
Worldwide Gross	$166,300,000	$31,400,000
Awards	3	0

Available On	Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition	Entertainment Film Distributors (UK Theatrical), Vertical (US Theatrical)

Pros	Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest...	Charming Garfield & Foy leads; Colourful, imaginative characters; Gentle, wholesome family message; Faithful Blyton whim...
Cons	Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent...	Predictable, low on surprises; Uneven pacing; Modest scope