Comparing Inside Out 2 vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Inside Out 2 | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Pixar Animation Studios | Illumination |
| Franchise | Inside Out | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2024-06-14 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 96 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG | PG |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Comedy, Drama | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Phyllis Smith, Liza Lapira | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 8 | 17 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,698,863,816 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 9 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Relatable teen anxiety themes; Maya Hawke as Anxiety; Record-breaking box office; Vibrant Pixar animation; Strong emotio... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Crowded Emotion roster; Less novelty than the original; External hockey plot somewhat predictable | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |