Minions & Monsters Hits Streaming Aug. 11 After Weak Box Office
The latest entry in the Despicable Me series, titled Minions & Monsters, is set to launch on digital streaming services on Tuesday, Aug. 11, following a lackluster performance at the box office. Directed by Pierre Coffin, the film premiered on July 1 and takes place in 1920s Hollywood, showcasing the Minions as aspiring movie stars. In its first five days, it garnered $62 million in domestic earnings, accumulating nearly $172.9 million in the U.S. and $289 million internationally, bringing its global total to $461.9 million. With a production budget of $85 million, Universal Studios Home Entertainment will offer it for PVOD at $29.99 for purchase and $24.99 for rental, with a physical release planned for Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Key facts
- Minions & Monsters is the seventh film in the Despicable Me franchise.
- Directed by Pierre Coffin, it opened in theaters on July 1.
- The film is set in 1920s Hollywood.
- Voice cast includes Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Trey Parker, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, Zoey Deutsch, Christoph Waltz, and George Lucas in a cameo.
- Earned $62 million domestically in its first five days over the 4th of July weekend.
- As of Aug. 6, worldwide box office total is $461.9 million.
- The film's production budget was $85 million.
- Digital streaming release on Aug. 11, 2026, via premium video on demand.
- Physical release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on Sept. 8, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Coffin
- Allison Janney
- Jeff Bridges
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Trey Parker
- Bobby Moynihan
- Phil LaMarr
- Zoey Deutsch
- Christoph Waltz
- George Lucas
Institutions
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment
- Apple TV
- Fandango at Home
- Prime Video
- YouTube Movies & TV
Locations
- Hollywood
- United States