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The Fantastic Four: First Steps vs Minions & Monsters - Compare

Name: Minions & Monsters
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 90 min

The Fantastic Four: First Steps 7.8/10

Minions & Monsters 7.9/10

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Comparing The Fantastic Four: First Steps vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Minions & Monsters Overall

Top Rated Minions & Monsters Overall

Biggest Hit The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Most Awarded Minions & Monsters Overall

2025 115 min 48

7.8/10

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Winner

2026 90 min 568

7.9/10

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Specification	The Fantastic Four: First Steps	Minions & Monsters

Studio	Marvel Studios	Illumination
Franchise	Marvel Cinematic Universe	Despicable Me / Minions
Release Date	2025-07-25	2026-07-01
Runtime	115 min	90 min
Certification	PG-13	PG
Genres	Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi	Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director(s)	Matt Shakman	Pierre Coffin
Lead Cast	Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner	Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg

Critic Rating	7.8/10	7.9/10
Audience Rating	—	—
Review Count	0	0
Page Views	48	568

Budget	$200,000,000	$85,000,000
Worldwide Gross	$521,000,000	$166,300,000
Awards	0	3

Available On	Disney+, Apple TV	Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition

Pros	Distinct 1960s retro-futuristic style; Warm, believable family dynamic; Strong lead performances; Michael Giacchino's sc...	Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest...
Cons	Second-act pacing dips; Villain underused; Somewhat predictable plot beats	Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent...