[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] “Minions” has once again taken the box office by storm. The new film “Minions & Monsters” has proven the enduring appeal of this long-running series by securing both critical acclaim—the highest in the franchise’s history—and box office success.

Released in North America on the 1st, “Minions & Monsters” garnered critical acclaim immediately upon its release, marking a new turning point for the series. The film achieved a 91% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, receiving the franchise’s highest rating in 16 years—since 2010’s “Despicable Me” (80%).
The reason this film is drawing attention is that it goes beyond mere laughs. Set in 1920s Hollywood, it playfully portrays the golden age of filmmaking, blending the Minions’ signature slapstick comedy with a tribute to cinematic history. International media outlets praised the series’ quality, calling it “the best film in the franchise,” “an adventure marked by creative ideas,” and “a new level of Minions humor.”
The critical acclaim translated into box office success. The film topped the North American box office, grossing $36.4 million (approximately 55.7 billion won) in its opening weekend, and earned $61.4 million (approximately 93.9 billion won) in its first five days of release. It also grossed over $98 million (approximately 150 billion won) in international markets, bringing its global box office total to approximately $160 million (approximately 244.9 billion won). As a result, *Minions & Monsters* topped the box office charts in 41 countries worldwide, including North America.
With this achievement, the “Despicable Me” and “Minions” series have surpassed $2 billion (approximately 3.0614 trillion won) in cumulative North American box office revenue, reaffirming their status as leading animation franchises.
“Minions & Monsters,” set to open in South Korea on the 15th, is an animated adventure film depicting the unpredictable journey of Minions “James,” “Henry,” and “Ed”—who dream of becoming directors to attract 10 million viewers—as they set out in search of monsters. All eyes are on whether the film can carry over the critical acclaim and box office momentum it has demonstrated in North America to the South Korean market.