Football and animation collide in a brand-new teaser from Illumination. The studio has released a special preview for Minions & Monsters. It brings together the yellow troublemakers and one of football's biggest global stars. Released as a celebration of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, the short clip offers viewers the franchise’s signature humour.
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Minions Face A Tough Challenge On The Pitch
The teaser opens with the Minions taking part in a football match against a formidable team of monsters. What begins as a spirited contest soon turns into a one-sided affair, with the monsters gaining the upper hand and dominating the game.
As defeat appears inevitable, the Minions realise they need a game-changing solution. Desperate to reverse their fortunes, they decide to summon outside help before the match slips completely out of reach.
In one of the teaser’s funniest moments, the Minions attempt to use magic to bring a superstar onto the pitch. During their frantic search for a saviour, they even suggest well-known pop stars including Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter as possible candidates.
The spell is eventually cast by Carl, one of the Minions. Moments later, flashing stadium lights signal that something extraordinary has happened. To everyone's surprise, Kylian Mbappé suddenly appears in the middle of the field.
Mbappé Turns The Match Around
The football icon, who plays a leading role for Real Madrid and the French national team, quickly steps in to help the struggling Minions.
His arrival changes the momentum of the match. With Mbappé on their side, the Minions regain confidence, fight back against the monsters and ultimately secure victory.
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What We Know About Minions & Monsters
Minions & Monsters is directed by Pierre Coffin, the long-time voice behind the Minions, and co-written by Coffin and Brian Lynch. The film is produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures.
Set within the Despicable Me universe, the story takes place roughly four decades before the events of Minions (2015).
Illumination has confirmed that the film will premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 21 June before arriving in cinemas across the United States on 1 July.