{"id":15378,"date":"2026-07-01T12:21:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T19:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=15378"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:25:16","slug":"minions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2026\/minions\/","title":{"rendered":"Minions &#038; Monsters * This Film Is A Laugh-A-Minute; Making It Feel Like The Movie Is Over In A Flash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15388\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mminions.poster3.jpg?resize=120%2C189&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mminions.poster3.jpg?resize=190%2C300&amp;ssl=1 190w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mminions.poster3.jpg?w=379&amp;ssl=1 379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em> follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ryker N. comments, \u201cI am BANAAANAS about Minions &amp; Monsters! This film is a laugh-a-minute; making it feel like the movie is over in a flash. Even though this is the seventh Minions movie, it still feels fresh and funny.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Julie O. adds, \u201cI enjoy Minions &amp; Monsters because it has an entertaining comedic style and a fun story line. I love the use of humor and references to old Hollywood movies and actors.\u201d Leo G. wraps it up with, \u201cI liked watching this movie with its funny moments that had me laughing the whole time. For example, the Minions lose their initial Big Boss when he steps on a Minion-made LEGO brick, triggering a destructive chain reaction that results in his entire house breaking down and the Big Boss falling off a cliff.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>Minions &amp; Monsters<br \/>\nBy Ryker N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 10<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cloq4plslgk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15379 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.MMINS3_DS_P0600_0101-600x251-f063c22.jpeg?resize=250%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.MMINS3_DS_P0600_0101-600x251-f063c22.jpeg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.MMINS3_DS_P0600_0101-600x251-f063c22.jpeg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>I am BANAAANAS about <em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em>! This film is a laugh-a-minute; making it feel like the movie is over in a flash. Even though this is the seventh Minions movie, it still feels fresh and funny.<\/p>\n<p><em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em> is the backstory of the Minions (Pierre Coffin) before <em>Despicable Me<\/em> (2010). It follows the Minions through all of their previous leaders and then into Hollywood in the 1920s as they make a monster movie. Of course, things don\u2019t go as planned and they end up having to save the planet after creating monsters from an old spellbook. The plot fluctuates between two storylines involving the Minion protagonists, James, Henry and Ed, as they create the monsters for their movie vs. the rest of the Minion gang who eventually hook up with their new leader Dort (Jesse Eisenberg), an alien robot, and Debbie (Zoey Deutch), a women\u2019s activist, to create a small love story with a twist that brings it all together in the end.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15382\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15382\" class=\" wp-image-15382\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00443983-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=252%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00443983-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00443983-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s Minions &amp; Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The comedy in <em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em> is exactly what you\u2019d expect from a Minion\u2019s movie. The Minions\u2019 random made-up language mixed with real words from different languages is still one of the funniest parts.\u00a0 Something that really stands out is how much the animation keeps getting better with each Minions movie. The characters look smoother; the colors brighter; and the action scenes are immersive. I especially like the scenes with the biggest monster, Irene, because the special effects make her incredibly life-like and unforgettable. I also like how the Minions\u2019 outfits match the time period. From the 1920s\u2019 sweaters to the classic overalls, it\u2019s a small detail but it makes the movie feel even more creative. My most favorite part is how the directors (Pierre Coffin, Patrick Delage) and writers (Pierre Coffin, Bryan Lynch) incorporate small surprise details at the beginning of the movie and throughout the credits. Be sure to stay until the very end to avoid missing out on these comical surprises!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15384\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15384\" class=\" wp-image-15384\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00446494-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=252%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00446494-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00446494-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s Minions &amp; Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This film\u2019s message is about loyalty. The Minions may be goofy and accident-prone but they never give up on each other. No matter how impossible things seem, they stick together, proving that real friendship means standing by the people you care about \u2013 even when everything goes completely bananas.<\/p>\n<p><em>Minions &amp; Monsters <\/em>gets 5 out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. The film releases to theaters on July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Minions &amp; Monsters<br \/>\nBy Julie O. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V6LXpE3AwGE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15387\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15387\" class=\" wp-image-15387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00260932-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=250%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00260932-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00260932-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s Minions &amp; Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I enjoy <em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em> because it has an entertaining comedic style and a fun story line. I love the use of humor and references to old Hollywood movies and actors.<\/p>\n<p><em>Minions &amp; Monsters <\/em>is the third Minion\u2019s spin off, and the storyline holds its own and can be enjoyed without seeing the other films. In this animated, fictional, autobiography of the Minions, one Minion, James (Pierre Coffin) has chronicled the journey of the Minions on their search to find the perfect villain to serve. James has always been a dreamer and is continuously wanting to create art. Ultimately landing in Los Angeles in the 1920s, James becomes enthralled with Hollywood and his life ambition is to create the perfect movie.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15380\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15380\" class=\" wp-image-15380\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00347232-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=250%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00347232-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00347232-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s Minions &amp; Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The voice talents bring each character to life and enhance the quality of the story telling. For example, Trey Parker voices Goomi and his voice creates the perfect unsuspecting monster, who you want to trust, but at the same time has a hint of devious energy. I like how in-depth the animation goes with its attention to detail and bold colors.\u00a0 Each part of the Minions\u2019 journey is brought to life with beautiful scenes that James creates with details of adventure, humor, and friendship. My favorite part is when the Minions get to 1920s Hollywood \u2013 the historical references to the time period and the references to early Hollywood and films are fun to watch. There are references to several classic films such as <em>The Trip to the Moon <\/em>and <em>Citizen Kane <\/em>that help bring the story to life. I love that the film includes lots of content and humor for older audiences to enjoy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15385\" style=\"width: 258px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15385\" class=\" wp-image-15385\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00181706-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=248%2C104&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00181706-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00181706-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s Minions &amp; Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to not give up on your dreams. It is also a reminder that your friends that support and believe in you are precious. It is those friendships that help make our dreams a reality.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Minions &amp; Monsters <\/em>4 out 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. <em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em> releases in theaters July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Minions &amp; Monsters<br \/>\nBy Leo G., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lO3PkZhI3_0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15383\" style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15383\" class=\" wp-image-15383\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00277862-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=245%2C103&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00277862-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00277862-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s Minions &amp; Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I like\u00a0<em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em>\u00a0because it has funny moments and good animation.<\/p>\n<p>The movie\u00a0<em>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em>\u00a0is the third prequel to the Minions series of movies which are a spin-off of the <em>Despicable Me<\/em> movies.<em>\u00a0Minions &amp; Monsters<\/em>\u00a0takes place in 1920s Hollywood and follows a new group of Minions:\u00a0 James, Henry, and Ed (all voiced by Pierre Coffin) who are trying to make a movie about monsters while the rest of their Minion clan searches for their next \u201cBig Boss\u201d to serve.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15392\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15392\" class=\" wp-image-15392\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00433625-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=250%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00433625-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.2582_FP_1141713U_00433625-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s Minions &amp; Monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I liked watching this movie with its funny moments that had me laughing the whole time. For example, the Minions lose their initial Big Boss when he steps on a Minion-made LEGO brick, triggering a destructive chain reaction that results in his entire house breaking down and the Big Boss falling off a cliff.\u00a0 Another example is when James, Henry and Ed summon a monster from a magical book hoping it will be the star of their monster movie.\u00a0 The picture of the monster in the book shows a huge scary monster, but when the monster arrives, it is just a small little thing. While James, Henry, and Ed are busy conjuring and then battling monsters, the rest of their Minion clan find their next Big Boss, a robot alien named Dort (Jesse Eisenburg) who is determined to destroy Earth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15381\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15381\" class=\" wp-image-15381\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.MMINS3_DS_P1100_0101-600x251-f063c22.jpeg?resize=252%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.MMINS3_DS_P1100_0101-600x251-f063c22.jpeg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minions.MMINS3_DS_P1100_0101-600x251-f063c22.jpeg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illumination\u2019s MINIONS &amp; MONSTERS, directed by Pierre Coffin.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In a funny twist, Dort surprises the Minions by putting off Earth domination so that he can go on dates with a human girl instead.\u00a0 Best of all, this movie has some really good animation that is very nice to look at and kept me invested.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that you do not have to be the same as everyone else to be successful.<\/p>\n<p><em>Minions &amp; Monsters\u00a0<\/em>gets 4 out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults.\u00a0 It releases in theaters on July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.<br \/>\nKIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ryker N. comments, \u201cI am BANAAANAS about Minions &#038; Monsters! This film is a laugh-a-minute; making it feel like the movie is over in a flash. Even though this is the seventh Minions movie, it still feels fresh and funny.\u201d Tiana S. adds, \u201cAfter four Despicable Me movies and many Minions establishments, the Minions are back for an all new adventure taking you to the 1920s. Minions &#038; Monsters is adventurous and humorous, while bringing us a 20s Hollywood vibe. The film introduces another side of the Minions world that has not been acknowledged in any other Minions franchise.\u201d Leo G. wraps it up with, \u201cI liked watching this movie with its funny moments that had me laughing the whole time. For example, the Minions lose their initial Big Boss when he steps on a Minion-made LEGO brick, triggering a destructive chain reaction that results in his entire house breaking down and the Big Boss falling off a cliff.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4949,15],"tags":[10567,10568,1783,10570,10560,10566,10569,10565,10559,10562,10571,9705,8134,7925,10558,10561,10563,10557,1166,10564,7921,5254,18],"class_list":["post-15378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-best-animated-movies-2026","tag-bryan-lynch","tag-by-kids-for-kids","tag-comical","tag-despicable-me-minions-and-monsters","tag-family-movie-reviews","tag-goofy","tag-gru-and-minions","tag-illumination-minions-and-monsters","tag-is-minions-and-monsters-good","tag-jesse-eisenberg","tag-kids-movie-review","tag-loyalty","tag-minions","tag-minions-monsters-movie-review","tag-minions-and-monsters-2026","tag-minions-and-monsters-reaction","tag-minions-and-monsters-review","tag-movie-reviews","tag-new-minions-movie","tag-patrick-delage","tag-pierre-coffin","tag-zoey-deutch"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/saS5I2-minions","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15378"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15378\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15397,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15378\/revisions\/15397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}