Minions & Monsters Composer's Outrageously Stupid Gag
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Devon Ivie · Vulture — Movies
AI-generated summary based on Vulture — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 8, 2026
Key points
- John Powell included a humorous gag in 'Minions & Monsters' where the music swells dramatically when his name appears in the credits.
- The gag, which Powell had tried to include in previous projects, was finally approved by director Pierre Coffin.
- The moment is part of a larger theme Powell composed for the film's villain, Eyereen.
John Powell, the composer for 'Minions & Monsters,' finally realized a long-held dream of including an 'outrageously stupid' gag in the film's end credits. The moment occurs when Powell's name appears, with the music swelling dramatically before abruptly returning to normal. This humorous bit, which Powell had tried to include in previous projects without success, was finally approved by director Pierre Coffin. The gag is part of a larger theme Powell composed for the film's villain, Eyereen. The inclusion of this moment highlights the film's playful and irreverent tone.
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