Minions Set to Exit as Netflix Officially Removes $1.16B Franchise Hit November 1
A major streaming departure
Netflix’s latest monthly library changes include the departure of Minions, one of Universal’s crowd-pleasing animated comedies. The film is scheduled to leave the service on November 1. Licensed titles regularly come and go from streaming platforms, but Minions has had lasting appeal among viewers of different ages. Its removal may surprise fans who return to the film repeatedly.
A billion-dollar hit
Minions arrived in theaters in 2015 and ranked as the fifth highest-grossing film of that year. It made $1.16 billion worldwide. The film also became the third animated movie to earn more than $1 billion, following Toy Story 3 and Frozen. It is the first spin-off prequel of an iconic animated movie.
Appeal across generations
The film’s yellow characters continue to attract young viewers, and new children are likely to discover it over time. That enduring audience helps explain why its exit from Netflix stands out. The report identifies Minions as a title with broad, lasting appeal, even as streaming libraries shift at the end of each month.
Key points
- Minions is scheduled to leave Netflix on November 1.
- The 2015 film earned $1.16 billion worldwide.
- It was the fifth highest-grossing film of 2015.
- Minions was the third animated film to cross $1 billion, after Toy Story 3 and Frozen.