Minions
Minions is a computer-animated comedy film series and media franchise created by Illumination Entertainment. The franchise follows the adventures of small, yellow, cylindrical creatures called Minions who serve various masters throughout history.
Category
Animation
Release Year
2015
Origin
USA
Tags
animationcomedyfamilyadventureilluminationuniversaldespicable-me
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Minions
Aliases
Minions Movie, Despicable Me Minions
Type
Animated Film Series
Release Year
2015
Status
Active
Origin
United States
Region
USA
Creation Information
Creator
Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda
Publisher
Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Original Work
Minions (2015)
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Content Information
Synopsis
Minions is a spin-off prequel to the Despicable Me franchise. The film follows three Minions - Kevin, Stuart, and Bob - as they search for a new master to serve. Their journey leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world's first female super-villain.
Main Characters
Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and other lovable yellow Minions with their unique personalities and banana obsession
Setting
Various locations from prehistoric times to 1960s London and New York
Themes
Friendship, Loyalty, Adventure, Finding Purpose
Target Audience
Children and Families (All Ages)
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Extensive line of Minion toys, plushies, and collectibles
Animated Series
Minions: The Rise of Gru and various animated shorts
Live Action Films
N/A - Fully animated franchise
Comics
Minions comic books and graphic novels
Video Games
Minions Paradise, Despicable Me: Minion Rush mobile games
Merchandise
Wide range of Minion-themed products including clothing, accessories, and home goods
Commercial Information
Box Office
$1.159 billion worldwide (Minions 2015)
Merchandise Sales
$500M+ in global merchandise sales
Licensing Deals
Global licensing partnerships with major retailers
Market Performance
One of the highest-grossing animated franchises
Fan Culture
Community Size
10M+ fans worldwide across all age groups
Fan Art
Massive fan art community with millions of Minion creations
Conventions
Regular appearances at animation and family entertainment conventions
Cosplay
Popular Minion costumes at conventions and Halloween
Fan Fiction
Active community creating Minion stories and adventures
Historical Development
Key Milestones
year:2010
event:Minions debut in Despicable Me
description:First appearance of Minions as supporting characters
year:2015
event:Minions standalone film release
description:First solo Minions movie becomes global phenomenon
year:2022
event:Minions: The Rise of Gru release
description:Sequel continues the Minions story with young Gru
Evolution Over Time
Minions evolved from supporting characters in Despicable Me to leading their own successful film franchise
Significant Events
Despicable Me debut (2010), Standalone Minions film (2015), The Rise of Gru sequel (2022), Global merchandising expansion
Related Links
www.illumination.com
twitter.com
facebook.com
instagram.com
shop.universalstudios.com
reddit.com
discord.gg
minions.fandom.com
www.enjoyip.com