When the Minions banana’d their way to a spinoff film in 2015, the lore of their species went a little something like this: They had been around since the dawn of time and their collective goal ...

It's worth noting that following the success of the franchise, Minions 3 's release date is set for July 1, 2026, and it's likely that Despicable Me 5 will be coming to theaters in a few years.

The Mega Minions have been a long time coming. The filmmakers behind Universal and Illumination’s “ Despicable Me 4 “– which has grossed more than $400 million at the global box office ...

But while the ubiquity of the Minions may be a testament to their popularity, Coffin seemed to have some regrets, creatively. “When ‘Minions’ came out, I had two reactions,” he said.

Illumination ― which produces "Minions" and "Despicable Me" ― is a division of NBCUniversal, which is broadcasting live events from the Paris Olympics, including the opening ceremony.