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Minions
The world of Minions is a whimsical, retro-futuristic universe where the Minions, small yellow henchmen, have served history's most despicable villains since…
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About this world
The world of Minions is a whimsical, retro-futuristic universe where the Minions, small yellow henchmen, have served history's most despicable villains since the dawn of time. Their bumbling antics and unique language drive the story as they seek a new master to serve, eventually finding Gru. The setting spans various eras and locations, from prehistoric times to 1960s New York and London.
- The Minions
- The Minions are small, yellow, cylindrical creatures who speak a gibberish language called Minionese and exist solely to serve the most despicable masters.
- Gru
- Gru is a supervillain turned secret agent and father figure who becomes the Minions' beloved master after they meet him in 1968.
- Scarlet Overkill
- Scarlet Overkill is the world's first female supervillain, who briefly employs the Minions in 1960s London and attempts to steal Queen Elizabeth II's crown.
- Villain-Con
- Villain-Con is a convention for supervillains where they showcase their inventions and schemes, featured in the Minions film.
- The Stone Age
- The Minions originated in the Stone Age, where they served a Tyrannosaurus rex and later a caveman, evolving through history.