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Weapons
Minions & Monsters
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Comparing Weapons vs Minions & Monsters. Weapons leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Weapons
8.5/10Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Minions & Monsters
7.9/10Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | Weapons | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | New Line Cinema | Illumination |
| Franchise | Weapons | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2025-08-08 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 128 min | 90 min |
| Certification | R | PG |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Director(s) | Zach Cregger | Pierre Coffin |
| Lead Cast | Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Critic Rating | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 54 | 452 |
| Budget | $38,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $270,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Available On | Warner Bros. Pictures, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Pros | Brilliant multi-perspective non-linear storytelling and pacing; Exceptional lead performances by Josh Brolin and Julia G... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Intense supernatural violence and dark thematic imagery may overwhelm sensitive viewers; Complex puzzle-box structure de... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |
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