Comparing Minions & Monsters vs Wicked. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Minions & Monsters | Wicked |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Illumination | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | Despicable Me / Minions | The Wizard of Oz |
| Release Date | 2026-07-01 | 2024-11-22 |
| Runtime | 90 min | 160 min |
| Certification | PG | PG |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Musical, Fantasy, Romance |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 110 | 39 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $85,000,000 | $150,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $166,300,000 | $758,800,000 |
| Awards | 3 | 12 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition | Peacock, 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... | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Ariana Grande as Glinda; Faithful to the stage musical; Record-breaking box office; Osc... |
| Cons | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime feels incomplete; Requires sequel for full story; Some pacing dips in... |