The beloved Minions are set to return to theaters with their third installment, Minions 3, on June 30, 2027. This exciting news was confirmed by Illumination, marking another chapter in the successful Despicable Me franchise.
Minions 3 Gets a Summer 2027 Release Date
Minions 3 will hit theaters on June 30, 2027, positioning itself as a major release for the July 4th weekend. The movie will be written by Brian Lynch, who penned the first Minions film, and directed by franchise veteran Pierre Coffin, who has been with the series since its inception in 2010. In addition to directing, Coffin will once again provide the voices for the Minions, a role he has made iconic.
Despicable Me 4 Surpasses $250 Million at the Global Box Office
While fans eagerly await Minions 3, the franchise continues to thrive. Despicable Me 4 has recently surpassed $250 million at the global box office. On July 9, it earned $15 million in a single day, bringing it close to entering the top 10 worldwide earners for the year. This success comes amid a strong summer box office performance, with Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2 leading the charge.
The Legacy of the Minions Franchise
Since its debut, the Minions franchise has become a global phenomenon, grossing over $5 billion at the box office. The 2015 film Minions remains the highest-grossing entry with $1.157 billion worldwide. Although Minions: The Rise of Gru didn’t reach the same heights in 2022, it still achieved an impressive $940.2 million globally.
The ongoing success of the Despicable Me franchise demonstrates the enduring popularity of Gru and his banana-loving Minions. Talks have already begun for another Despicable Me movie. According to Variety, co-director Chris Renaud expressed optimism about a fifth installment, stating, “If we come up with a good story, and it feels like we can cover some fresh territory, then certainly it’s possible.”
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