One of the first announced adaptations outside of Disney is Universal/Dreamworks upcominglive-action version ofHow to Train Your Dragon.

I dont begrudge the interviewer for asking the question based on present trends.

For starters, theMinionmovie lost what was great aboutDespicable Me an appeal to audience members of all ages.

Gru from Despicable Me looks grumpy while crossing his arms and standing in front of Minions

Custom Image by Dani Kessel Odom

I cant imagine a live-action design for the minions that doesnt look either ridiculous or terrifying.

TheDespicable Mefranchises animation style also relies on disproportionate and exaggerated proportions.

Without the stylistic animation, they would lose their charm.

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I cant imagine a live-action design for the minions that doesnt look either ridiculous or terrifying.

Minions 3has been confirmed and is currently scheduled for June 30, 2027.

Minions serve Gru in the Despicable Me franchise.

Despicable Me Gru and Minions

I love both those live-action movies, but they pale compared to the animated versions.

In attempting to bring the minions to life, they could lose the characters expressiveness and personality.

This will isolate the fans who still adore the creatures while annoying everyone whos grown tired of their antics.

Minions - screenshot from the Minions Trailer

I would prefer they leave the minions as side characters in the animatedDespicable Memovies.

They speak in an incomprehensible mix of languages and are known for their mischievous and playful behavior.

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