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The Magic Faraway Tree 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 Magic Faraway Tree 6.6/10

Minions & Monsters 7.9/10

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Comparing The Magic Faraway Tree vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Minions & Monsters Overall

Top Rated Minions & Monsters Overall

Biggest Hit Minions & Monsters Overall

Most Awarded Minions & Monsters Overall

2026 110 min 33

6.6/10

Family, Fantasy, Adventure

Winner

2026 90 min 404

7.9/10

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Specification	The Magic Faraway Tree	Minions & Monsters

Studio	Entertainment Film Distributors	Illumination
Franchise	The Faraway Tree	Despicable Me / Minions
Release Date	2026-03-27	2026-07-01
Runtime	110 min	90 min
Certification	PG	PG
Genres	Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy	Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director(s)	Ben Gregor	Pierre Coffin
Lead Cast	Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nonso Anozie, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning	Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg

Critic Rating	6.6/10	7.9/10
Audience Rating	—	—
Review Count	0	0
Page Views	33	404

Budget	—	$85,000,000
Worldwide Gross	$31,400,000	$166,300,000
Awards	0	3

Available On	Entertainment Film Distributors (UK Theatrical), Vertical (US Theatrical)	Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition

Pros	Charming Garfield & Foy leads; Colourful, imaginative characters; Gentle, wholesome family message; Faithful Blyton whim...	Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest...
Cons	Predictable, low on surprises; Uneven pacing; Modest scope	Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent...