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Minions Conquer Hollywood's Golden Age!
3 Jul
Summary
- Film set in 1920s Hollywood showcases Minions' accidental conquest.
- Numerous classic cinema references from 'Citizen Kane' to 'The Matrix'.
- George Lucas cameo secured via a direct text from Illumination CEO.

Pierre Coffin's "Minions and Monsters" transports viewers to 1920s Hollywood, where the Minions inadvertently stumble onto a movie set and embrace filmmaking. The film is a grand homage to classic cinema, filled with references to iconic movies like "Citizen Kane," "The Matrix," and "E.T."
The movie features a surprising cameo from George Lucas, who agreed to record his part after a direct text from Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri. Director Coffin also skillfully incorporated nods to silent film legends Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd, weaving them into the Minions' chaotic narrative.