Fans eagerly anticipate the return of the mischievous yellow Minions in Minions 3, wondering whether it will continue the story as a sequel or delve into their origins as a prequel. Since their last appearance alongside Despicable Me 4, speculation has swirled about the potential return of Mega Minions.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Minions 3 sequel and more details.
Will Minions 3 be a sequel or prequel to Despicable Me 4?
Currently, the makers have not confirmed whether Minions 3 will be a sequel or a prequel.
However, speculations suggest it could be a sequel to Despicable Me 4. Brian Lynch will write the film, and Pierre Coffin will direct it, focusing on the Minions with special appearances from Gru’s family.
Previously, when asked about the potential Mega Minions spin-off, Chris Renaud explained to Deadline, “Making comments on superhero movies is very difficult at this point, there have been a lot humorous things – with films like Kick-Ass. So it was a struggle to look for material, that seemed funny and fresh in this world,”
The makers have announced a release date for Minions 3 on June 30, 2027, with plans for an Independence Day release. According to Variety, Despicable Me 4 debuted with $230 million at the box office, contributing to the franchise’s nearly $5 billion total gross.
Will the Mega Minions return in Minions 3?
Presently, there is no confirmation if Mega Minions return in Minions 3.
However, the little yellow guys with superpowers shown in Despicable Me 4 were just the beginning! There’s a chance they could get their movie, show up in another Minions movie, or even return in Despicable Me 5. And guess what? There might be even more super-powered Minions out there waiting to be discovered!
As per SYFY, the characters were a big hit and could easily star in a spinoff or change things up in the next Minions movie. How likely this depends on how well Despicable Me 4 does in theatres!
Whether Mega Minions will feature in Minions 3 remains a question until makers announce an official announcement of the same. Meanwhile, Despicable Me 4 was released in theaters on July 03, 2024.
