Comparing The Drama vs Minions & Monsters. The Drama leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Drama | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Square Peg / A24 | Illumination |
| Franchise | — | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-04-03 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 105 min | 90 min |
| Certification | — | PG |
| Genres | Romance, Black Comedy, Drama | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Gates | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 6 | 108 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $28,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $123,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | HBO Max, Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 105-minute runtime; Strong performances from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson; Distinctive uncomfortable black-com... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | The central revelation is deliberately provocative and divisive; The film's uncomfortable tone may frustrate viewers exp... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |