Minion Rush to End New Content in 2026, Online Services in 2027
Minion Rush, the Despicable Me endless runner, will stop new content on October 30, 2026, and end online services by January 29, 2027, the studio says.
Minion Rush, the Despicable Me-themed endless runner mobile game, will stop releasing new content starting October 30, 2026, and end its online services by January 2027. The studio stated the game's services will wind down on January 29, 2027.
First released in 2013, Minion Rush has been a long-running mobile tie-in for the animated franchise. Its shutdown follows the theatrical run of Minions & Monsters, which had a budget of $85 million and earned $524 million globally.
Despite that global haul, Minions & Monsters set a franchise low for opening day collections. It was expected to earn $80 million domestically over the five-day Independence Day weekend but earned $62 million instead, though it still finished as the number one earner at the box office for that weekend.
Speculated reasons for the lower ticket sales include competition from Disney's Toy Story 5, the America 250 celebration, and franchise fatigue for Despicable Me. The game shutdown news was reported by comingsoon.net.
Quick answers
When will Minion Rush stop getting new content?
New content will stop starting October 30, 2026.
When will Minion Rush online services end?
The studio stated services will wind down on January 29, 2027, with online services ending by January 2027.
How much did Minions & Monsters earn?
It earned $524 million globally on an $85 million budget, but fell short of the $80 million domestic five-day expectation with $62 million.