Minions & Monsters
Coverage of Minions & Monsters in the Nexus archive.
- Disney bet big on one of its most popular franchises and most-streamed movie. The live-action remake failed to make a big splash
Disney's live-action 'Moana' earned $43 million domestically and $95 million globally in its first weekend, underperforming relative to its $250 million production cost. Critics panned it as a shot-for-shot remake, while audiences showed mixed but generally positive reactions. The film faces competition from other PG-rated family films like 'Minions & Monsters' and 'Toy Story 5'.
- The Minions and their ‘big boss’ Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming
Chris Meledandri, founder of Illumination, has built a successful animation studio known for family-friendly blockbusters like the Minions and Super Mario movies. Illumination's films have generated over $11 billion globally, with its upcoming 'Minions & Monsters' expected to perform strongly.
- Coca-Cola is launching 3 limited-edition soda flavors at AMC theaters for Minions & Monsters
Coca-Cola is introducing three limited-edition soda flavors at AMC theaters for the Minions & Monsters event. The flavors, named Sprite Bello Yello, Minute Maid Goomi Green, and Fanta Irene Infusion, will be available until July 29.
- Wendy's is launching a Minions-themed meal and a new banana Frosty this summer
Wendy's is collaborating with Illumination to launch a Minions-themed meal and a new banana Frosty this summer in conjunction with the July 1 release of the movie 'Minions & Monsters'.