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Minions & Monsters Director Reflects on Career and New Film

Updated 2026-06-20 21:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Pierre Coffin, director of the Minions franchise, discusses his latest film 'Minions & Monsters,' voicing challenges, and creating comedy that is more irreverent than some competitors.

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‘Minions & Monsters’ Director Pierre Coffin on His Tribute to Hollywood, the Exhausting Work of Voicing the Yellow Creatures and Crafting Comedy That’s ‘More Irreverent Than Some of the Competition’

Pierre Coffin thought he was done with the Minions. After nearly two decades inside the “Despicable Me” universe — the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, with more than $5.5 billion worldwide across six films — the French animator had earned the right to feel worn out. Coffin co-direct

2026-06-20 21:20 UTC