The MINIONS Face Off Against Scarlet Overkill in New Trailer

Universal's Minions franchise might be one of a kind. I can't think of another animated film series in which supporting characters have drastically overshadowed the original main character, so much so that Steve Carell's Gru is only mentioned in a brief piece of text on screen here.

In the newest trailer for their spin-off film, the Minions are seen serving various evil overlords through the years, ranging from dinosaurs to Dracula and eventually Sandra Bullock's supervillain Scarlet Overkill. There are some fun visual gags on display, and this looks like another huge hit in the making for the studio. Hopefully it ends up being something that both parents and kids will like.

The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T. rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.

But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.

The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.

 The film arrives in theaters on July 10th.