Minion facts for kids

Minion or Minions can mean many different things! It often describes a loyal follower or a small helper. You might know it best from the funny yellow characters in the Despicable Me movies. But the word "minion" is also used for places, people, and even old cannons!

Places

• Minions, Cornwall is a small village in the United Kingdom. It is located in Cornwall, England.

People

• Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo are famous badminton players. They are from Indonesia and are a very successful men's doubles team. Fans often call them "the Minions" because of their small size and quick movements on the court.

Arts, Entertainment, and Media

Fictional Characters Called Minions

Many stories and games feature characters known as minions:

• In the animated film Megamind, Minion is the main character's best friend. He is a fish who lives in a robotic suit.
• A character and vehicle named Minion appear in the Twisted Metal video game series. This character is often a powerful boss.
• In the TV show Gossip Girl, the term "Minions" refers to Blair Waldorf's group of followers. They often help her with her plans.
• The video game Overlord lets players control different types of creatures called Minions. These creatures help the player defeat enemies and solve puzzles.
• Alexander Minion is a character from the movie Spy Kids. He is a scientist who helps the main characters.
• Maelstrom's Minions are supervillains in Marvel Comics. They are named Gronk, Helio, and Phobius. They work for a villain called Maelstrom.
• The most famous "Minions" are the yellow, pill-shaped creatures from the Despicable Me movie series. They are known for their silly behavior and their loyalty to the villain Gru.

Films About Minions

• Minions is a popular animated film released in 2015. It tells the origin story of the yellow Minion characters from the Despicable Me franchise. The movie shows how they searched for the most evil master to serve.
• Minions: The Rise of Gru is another animated film from 2022. It is a sequel to the 2015 Minions movie. This film shows how the Minions first met and started working for a young Gru.

Games Called Minions

• Minions is a Flash game that came out in 2008. It was available on a website called Casual Collective.
• Overlord: Minions is a puzzle video game released in 2009. It was made for the Nintendo DS handheld console. In this game, players guide the Minions through different challenges.

Technology and History

Minion Cannon

• A Minion (cannon) was a type of cannon used a long time ago. These cannons were popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. They had a smaller opening for the cannonball compared to other cannons of that time.

See also

• Henchman
• Mignon (disambiguation)
• Minnion (disambiguation)
• Minyan, a group of Jewish worshippers