The Return of Super IP 'Minions'… Minions Aspiring to Become Ten-Million-Viewer Directors

The super IP 'Minions' from Hollywood animation studio Illumination is making a comeback.

'Minions' are the iconic characters of the 'Despicable Me' series, which holds the record for the highest-grossing animation franchise in history. Starting with the first spin-off 'Minions' in 2015 and continuing with the success of 'Minions: The Rise of Gru,' the franchise has surpassed $2 billion in cumulative worldwide box office revenue, proving its immense commercial power as a standalone franchise.

'Minions & Monsters' is an adventure film that follows Minions 'James,' 'Henry,' and 'Ed' as they set out to find monsters, all while dreaming of becoming master directors who attract ten million viewers with their debut film.

The poster, released ahead of the July 15 premiere, draws attention by introducing the aspiring master duo, 'James' and 'Henry,' who will lead this new film. Holding a camera and a boom microphone respectively, they express their bold ambitions by saying, "I want to be a master director!" and "I will work really hard!", sparking laughter with their passionate dedication to making a blockbuster film.

In particular, the bright-eyed gaze of 'James' as he is immersed in filming, combined with the uniquely quirky expression of 'Henry,' hints at the unpredictable, special, and delightful adventure of the Minions, further raising expectations. Curiosity is building over whether they will be able to find the world's greatest monster protagonist and complete their dream movie.

'Minions & Monsters' is set to be released on July 15, where it will face off against the Korean film 'Hope.' Attention is focused on whether 'Minions & Monsters,' which targets children and family audiences during the summer vacation season, will once again demonstrate the power of its super IP.



(Reported by Kim Ji-hye, SBS Entertainment News)
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