Minions 3

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Minions 3
Directed by Pierre Coffin [1]
Screenplay by Brian Lynch [1]
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Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • July 1, 2026 (2026-07-01)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Minions 3 is an upcoming American animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Brian Lynch. Produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the sequel to Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), a prequel to Despicable Me (2010), and the seventh entry overall of the Despicable Me franchise.

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Minions 3 is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 1, 2026. It was originally dated for June 30, 2027, before being moved up to the 2026 release date. [2] [3]

Production

Development

Minions 3 was announced in July 2024, with Pierre Coffin set to direct and Brian Lynch to write. [1]

Release

Minions 3 is scheduled for release on July 1, 2026. The film was originally going to be released on June 30, 2027, but it later took the original release date for DreamWorks Animation's Shrek 5 . [1] [4] [5]

As part of Universal's long-term deal with Netflix for its animated films, the film will stream on Peacock for the first four months of the pay-TV window, before moving to Netflix for the next ten, and returning to Peacock for the remaining four. [6] [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Jackson, Angelique (2024-07-11). "Minions 3 Set for 2027 as Despicable Me Franchise Nears $5 Billion at Box Office". Variety. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  2. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (2024-07-11). "'Minions 3' Set for 2027 as 'Despicable Me' Franchise Nears $5 Billion at Box Office". Variety. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  3. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2025-01-10). "Universal Delays 'Shrek 5', Moves Up 'Minions 3' & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  4. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (2025-01-10). "Shrek 5 Pushed to December 2026, Minions 3 Moves Up to July 2026". Variety. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  5. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2025-01-10). "Universal Delays 'Shrek 5', Moves Up 'Minions 3' & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  6. ↑ Hayes, Dade (December 9, 2021). "NBCUniversal's New Theatrical Window Scheme To Bring Films To Peacock After As Few As 45 Days Of Release". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  7. ↑ Moon, Mariella (2021-07-14). "Netflix extends exclusive rights to Universal's animated films in the US". Engadget . Archived from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
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