Minions and Monsters is all set to bring the beloved yellow troublemakers back to the big screen, but this time, audiences can expect more than just laughs. Ahead of the film's theatrical release on July 2, director Pierre Coffin has revealed that the upcoming animated adventure is filled with subtle tributes to cinema history, rewarding eagle-eyed viewers with hidden references throughout the film.

Distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery for Universal Pictures, Minions and Monsters draws inspiration from the early days of filmmaking, classic Hollywood, silent comedies, monster movies and the evolution of animation itself.