Comparing Wicked vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Wicked | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Illumination |
| Franchise | The Wizard of Oz | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2024-11-22 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 160 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG | PG |
| Genres | Musical, Fantasy, Romance | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 8 | 17 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $150,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $758,800,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 12 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Ariana Grande as Glinda; Faithful to the stage musical; Record-breaking box office; Osc... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime feels incomplete; Requires sequel for full story; Some pacing dips in... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |