Minions 3 Gets A Release Date. Are You Excited?

Fresh off the soaring success of Despicable Me 4, Illumination and Universal recently unveiled the plans for Minions 3. The third sequel to the hit animation franchise and the seventh overall—including Despicable Me movies, has been scheduled for a 2027 release. The groundbreaking announcement follows the staggering box-office success of Despicable Me 4 with a thunderous collection of a colossal $230 million opening over the July 4 weekend.

Scheduled to hit theatres on June 30, 2027, Minions 3 will be helmed by Academy Award nominee Pierre Coffin, promising a signature blend of humour and emotions. Pierre is known for showcasing his directorial prowess in the Despicable Me trilogy and Minions film. In the upcoming animated film, Pierre will once again lend his voice to the iconic yellow characters he brought to life in 2010.

Brian Lynch, the impeccable talent behind the storylines of both Minions and The Secret Life of Pets franchises, the narrative is expected to delve deep into the vibrant universe of these cute animated characters. Backed by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Bill Ryan, the production aims to keep the unparalleled success of its predecessors intact.

Since their debut, the Despicable Me and Minions series have cemented their status as the highest-grossing Minions: The Rise of Gru, released in 2022, dominated its opening weekend, raking in $125 million domestically and smashing records during the July 4 celebrations. Not to be outdone, Despicable Me 4 made a formidable debut of $122.6 million domestically, poised to continue its box office dominance in the weeks ahead with projections exceeding $30 million.

Ten years after it first premiered, Minions and Despicable Me have cemented their status as one of the most successful animated franchises globally. With a staggering collective box office haul nearing $5 billion, the film became one of the highest-grossing franchises worldwide.

The franchise has been ruling the animated world and the success of the fourth installment of Despicable Me is proof. The recently released film shattered the box office with a $230 million worldwide collection on its opening weekend. Oscar-nominated Despicable Me 2 and Despicable Me 3 also witnessed groundbreaking success with a total collection of $1 billion at the global box office. Isn’t it evident that the world wants more of the yellow pill-shaped creatures and the studio is just serving them with back-to-back sequels?