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The Phoenician Scheme vs Minions & Monsters — Compare
The Phoenician Scheme
Minions & Monsters
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Comparing The Phoenician Scheme vs Minions & Monsters. The Phoenician Scheme leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Phoenician Scheme
8.2/10Comedy, Drama, Crime
Minions & Monsters
7.9/10Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Phoenician Scheme | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Focus Features | Illumination |
| Franchise | The Phoenician Scheme | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2025-05-30 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 101 min | 90 min |
| Certification | R | PG |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Crime, Thriller | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Critic Rating | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 4 | 217 |
| Budget | $30,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $40,200,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 1 | 3 |
| Available On | Focus Features, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Pros | Exceptional lead chemistry between Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton; Stunning trademark symmetrical production desig... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Packed cameo ensemble can occasionally distract from core narrative pacing; Peculiar auteur style remains distinctively... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |
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