#31 Minions
Released in 2015, this USA spin-off grossed $1.159 billion. It focused entirely on the popular side characters from Despicable Me, proving that the yellow creatures had massive individual brand power.
Minions Stuart, Kevin, and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a supervillain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. The story tracks the Minions’ journey across history to find the ultimate evil master.
