Comparing Minions & Monsters vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Minions & Monsters | The Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Illumination | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | Despicable Me / Minions | Christopher Nolan Films |
| Release Date | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 90 min | 172 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 19 | 25 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $85,000,000 | $250,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $166,300,000 | — |
| Awards | 3 | 2 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... | First full Hollywood Odyssey adaptation at this scale; Entirely shot on new IMAX 70 mm cameras; Massive ensemble cast; L... |
| Cons | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... | Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove... |