Minions Monsters Voice Cast Announced for 2026

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have announced a star-studded voice cast for "Minions Monsters," the latest installment in the blockbuster Despicable Me franchise, set for release in theaters on July 1, 2026.

The film, directed by Pierre Coffin, marks the seventh entry in the series and the third dedicated to the mischievous Minions. Coffin, an Oscar nominee who helmed the first three Despicable Me films and the 2015 "Minions" movie, will also reprise his role providing voices for the yellow, cylindrical characters. The story unfolds as a prequel to the 2010 "Despicable Me" and a sequel to 2022's "Minions: The Rise of Gru," transporting audiences to 1920s Hollywood. There, the Minions embark on a chaotic quest to cast real monsters in their own monster movie, only to unleash havoc on the world before uniting to save the planet from the destruction they caused. The narrative draws inspiration from classic comedy and horror films of the era, paying homage to cinema's origins and the comedians who influenced the characters' antics.

Joining Coffin in the voice cast are Oscar winners Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, and Christoph Waltz, along with Oscar nominee Jesse...