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Franchise · 3 films · 2015–2026

Minions Movies in Order

Minions Collection is a comedic animated series spun off from Despicable Me, focusing on the mischievous yellow creatures and their chaotic adventures. With fast-paced humor, colorful visuals, and quirky characters, the films explore themes of loyalty, ambition, and absurdity, delivering lighthearted entertainment for audiences of all ages.

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Minions Watch Order

Release order
3
Total Films
2015
First Release
2026
Latest Release
6.7
Avg Rating

Every Film

Watch Minions in Order

Watch the Minions movies in release order, starting with Minions (2015) and continuing through Minions & Monsters (2026). The series spans 3 films, released between 2015 and 2026. Audiences rate the franchise 6.7/10 on average.

What order should you watch Minions?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Minions. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Minions largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Minions franchise

Minions Collection is a comedic animated series spun off from Despicable Me, focusing on the mischievous yellow creatures and their chaotic adventures. With fast-paced humor, colorful visuals, and quirky characters, the films explore themes of loyalty, ambition, and absurdity, delivering lighthearted entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Minions?
The recommended Minions watch order by release date is: 1. Minions (2015), 2. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), 3. Minions & Monsters (2026).
What is the first Minions movie?
The first Minions movie is Minions, released on June 17, 2015.
What is the most recent Minions movie?
The most recent Minions movie is Minions & Monsters (2026).
How many Minions movies are there?
There are 3 movies in the Minions franchise.
What is the highest-rated Minions movie?
The highest-rated Minions movie is Minions: The Rise of Gru, with an audience score of 7.3/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Minions movies in order?
While each Minions movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 3 films.
Where can I watch Minions movies online?
Most Minions movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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