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Published Date: June 20, 2026

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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 I…

Pierre Coffin's work on the Minions franchise has spanned nearly two decades, with the series becoming the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time.

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Pierre Coffin's work on the Minions franchise has spanned nearly two decades, with the series becoming the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time. Coffin's involvement in the franchise has been extensive, with him co-directing four of the six films and voicing the Minions. This level of commitment has taken a toll on him, to the point where he initially considered himself done with the franchise. Coffin's decision to continue working on the Minions is likely driven by a desire to pay tribute to Hollywood, as he has mentioned crafting comedy that is "more in line" with the industry's standards.

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