Comparing Project Hail Mary vs Minions & Monsters. Project Hail Mary leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Project Hail Mary | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Lord Miller Productions / Pascal Pictures / Open Invite Entertainment / Waypoint Entertainment | Illumination |
| Franchise | — | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-03-20 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 156 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | PG |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 5 | 107 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $684,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 1 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Prime Video, MGM+, Apple TV, Apple TV | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 156-minute runtime; Ryan Gosling delivers a strong central performance; Rocky and Grace have exceptional emoti... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | The 156-minute runtime may feel long for some viewers; Several scientific explanations require close attention; Book rea... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |