The Minions are headed to Hollywood. Universal's Illumination released an extended trailer for 'Minions & Monsters' three days before the world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, showing the yellow characters landing in Golden Age Hollywood.
The Minions first appeared in 2010 as supporting characters in 'Despicable Me.' Since then, spinoff films have generated billions at the global box office, turning them into the franchise's primary draw.
The extended trailer shows the mischievous characters wreaking havoc on Hollywood's most glamorous era through slapstick comedy and pop-culture references familiar to the franchise. The Golden Age of Hollywood setting pairs nostalgic charm with the Minions' established comedic style.
Universal is banking on 'Minions & Monsters' as a major summer release. The studio's investment in the Annecy premiere suggests confidence in the film's commercial prospects heading into opening weekend.
