Comparing Young Washington vs Minions & Monsters. Minions & Monsters leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Young Washington | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Angel Studios | Illumination |
| Franchise | Young George Washington | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-07-03 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 122 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | PG |
| Genres | History, Drama, War, Biography, Action | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammer | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 21 | 17 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $20,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $20,847,688 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Clear big-screen focus on battlefield stakes; Strong central performance from William Franklyn-Miller; Veteran cast brin... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Critical reception is mixed (61% Tomatometer); A conventional biography structure can feel familiar; Less room for surpr... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |