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The Smashing Machine vs Minions & Monsters - Compare
The Smashing Machine
Minions & Monsters
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Comparing The Smashing Machine vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Smashing Machine
7.5/10Biography, Drama, Sport
Minions & Monsters
7.9/10Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Smashing Machine | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | A24 | Illumination |
| Franchise | The Smashing Machine | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2025-10-03 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 123 min | 90 min |
| Certification | R | PG |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Sport | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Director(s) | Benny Safdie | Pierre Coffin |
| Lead Cast | Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Critic Rating | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 39 | 463 |
| Budget | $40,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $19,700,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Available On | A24, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Pros | Career-best, transformational dramatic performance by Dwayne Johnson; Strong supporting work by Emily Blunt; Gritty, gro... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Screenplay structure can feel repetitive during dramatic beats; Commercial box office performance fell well below expect... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |
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