Comparing Minions & Monsters vs The Matrix. The Matrix leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Minions & Monsters | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Illumination | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | Despicable Me / Minions | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2026-07-01 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 90 min | 136 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.9/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 166 | 86 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $85,000,000 | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $166,300,000 | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 3 | 14 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |