Comparing Minions & Monsters vs Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Minions & Monsters | Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Illumination | Lucasfilm Ltd. / Fairview Entertainment |
| Franchise | Despicable Me / Minions | Star Wars |
| Release Date | 2026-07-01 | 2026-05-22 |
| Runtime | 90 min | 133 min |
| Certification | PG | PG-13 |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Space Western |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg | Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Jonny Coyne, Martin Scorsese |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 162 | 17 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $85,000,000 | $165,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $166,300,000 | $342,200,000 |
| 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... | Official 133-minute runtime included; Pedro Pascal and Grogu bring a highly searched Star Wars duo to film; Strong home-... |
| Cons | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... | Critical response to the theatrical film was mixed; The story may feel episodic to some viewers; Viewers unfamiliar with... |