Minions Monsters Trailer Unveiled at 2026 Super Bowl

Universal Pictures and Illumination unveiled the first trailer for "Minions Monsters," the third installment in the Minions spinoff series, during the 2026 Super Bowl on February 8 in a high-profile spot that aired to millions of viewers. The animated film, the seventh in the overall Despicable Me franchise, is set for theatrical release on July 1, 2026, after being advanced from an original 2027 slot.

The Super Bowl teaser featured a Minion racing toward the camera against a stark white background, shouting "Minions" followed by "monster," and ending with a thunderous roar from an off-screen beast. It directed audiences to the full trailer, which dropped online immediately after the broadcast. The footage offers an initial glimpse into the plot, portraying the yellow-clad creatures in a meta Hollywood adventure where they rise to stardom, suffer a downfall, accidentally unleash monsters upon the world, and ultimately unite to avert global chaos. The film's tagline, "Hollywood has a monster problem," underscores its blend of mischief and mayhem.

Directed by Pierre Coffin, who also provides the signature voices for the Minions, the project marks his return to the helm following...