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Minions & Monsters: Break-Even Budget Revealed!
4 Jun
Summary
- Minions & Monsters needs $212.5 million to break even.
- The franchise has grossed $5.62 billion worldwide.
- The prequel is set in 1920s Hollywood and involves monsters.
The highly anticipated prequel, Minions & Monsters, is poised to continue the Despicable Me franchise's box office success. Slated for a U.S. theatrical release on July 1, 2026, this film serves as a prequel to 2015's Minions. It is projected to need approximately $212.5 million to break even, based on an estimated $85 million production budget.
The Despicable Me franchise has already achieved remarkable success, with a combined worldwide gross of $5.62 billion across six films. This impressive financial performance includes two entries that surpassed the $1 billion mark. Given this history, Minions & Monsters is expected to significantly exceed its break-even point.
The prequel is set in the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Hollywood. Directed by veteran Pierre Coffin, the story follows the Minions as they embark on a search for frightening creatures to feature in their monster movie. Their adventure takes a turn when they inadvertently unleash monsters into the world, requiring them to band together to save the planet.
