Minions & Monsters: A Hollywood Love Letter

Minions & Monsters, a recent installment in the Despicable Me franchise, has garnered positive reviews, achieving an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film diverges from the typical Gru-centric narrative to offer an origin story for the Minions themselves.

This narrative reveals the Minions' ancient origins, showing their accidental influence on historical events and bosses throughout time. A pivotal moment occurs when they believe they are participating in a bank robbery, only to discover they are on a film set.

This discovery launches their careers in the movie industry, from silent films to talkies. The movie has been widely praised as a love letter to Hollywood, packed with references to iconic films like The Matrix, E.T., Citizen Kane, and Casablanca, as well as silent classics.

Additionally, it includes nods to Fantasia, Singin' in the Rain, and modern films such as Babylon. George Lucas also makes a cameo appearance. Minions & Monsters is currently available for streaming on Peacock as part of its 2026 movie releases.