Minions & Monsters, the third Minions film, is now available to rent or buy digitally, 41 days after its 1 July theatrical release. The Illumination prequel landed on US storefronts on 11 August at US$29.99 to buy and from about US$20 to rent, per IGN.
Minions & Monsters lands on digital
The film has taken more than US$473 million worldwide on a reported US$85 million budget, per The Numbers — narrowly inside the year’s top 10. It is also among the best-reviewed films Illumination has made; IGN gave it 8/10, and its reviewer, Eric Goldman, was characteristically precise about what it is:
“Minions & Monsters uses those little banana-loving dudes to make an ode to early Hollywood and to the power of cinema and storytelling.”
Eric Goldman, IGN
The prequel is set in the early 20th century: a tribe of Minions, in pursuit of a new ‘Big Boss’, mistakes an actor for a prolific villain and stumbles into Hollywood. Pierre Coffin returns as the Minions, with Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz and Jeff Bridges in the human cast and a George Lucas cameo in the credits.
Where to rent or buy Minions & Monsters
| Where | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube | Rent (48 hours) | US$19.99–24.99, store-dependent |
| Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube | Buy | US$29.99 |
| Prime Video | All three Minions films in one bundle | US$49.99 |
| Amazon (US) | 4K Collector’s Edition, ships 8 September | US$29.95 |
Digital extras — a spread of behind-the-scenes featurettes — come only with a purchase, not a rental. The standard DVD, Blu-ray and 4K editions arrive on 8 September.
When does Minions & Monsters come to streaming?
Subscription streaming is a season away. Universal’s usual windows point to Peacock around late October or early November, Decider estimates — and Peacock does not operate in the UAE, so that path will not reach local screens.
What it means if you’re watching in the UAE
For now, the cinema is still the reliable option. Minions & Monsters is in its eighth week in UAE cinemas, taking AED 303,183 on the 7–9 August weekend per our box office report. UAE digital storefronts had not listed the film at the time of writing — Apple’s UAE store and JustWatch UAE both showed no digital offer — so keep an eye on Prime Video UAE and Apple TV UAE if you’d rather not leave the house. The 4K disc follows on 8 September for the patient.
When did Minions & Monsters come out?
Minions & Monsters premiered in cinemas on 1 July 2026 and arrived on digital storefronts (rent or buy) on 11 August. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD editions ship on 8 September.
Where can I watch Minions & Monsters in the UAE?
The film is still in UAE cinemas into its eighth week. UAE digital storefronts had not listed it at the time of writing — check Prime Video UAE and Apple TV UAE for the digital drop, and retailers for the 4K disc on 8 September.
Is Minions & Monsters on Netflix or Peacock?
No, and not yet. The film is not on Netflix. Universal’s release windows point to Peacock around late October or early November 2026, and Peacock does not operate in the UAE.
