Universal Studios Florida Debuts New Minions Characters in Meet‑and‑Greet

Overview

• This week Universal Studios Florida quietly added James and Henry, the two new protagonists from Minions & Monsters, to the Illumination Theater meet‑and‑greet.
• Guests have been lining up to take photos and sharing videos on social media after the characters appeared, with the first posts noticed and circulated online by park fans.
• The character rollout comes ahead of Minions & Monsters’s July 1, 2026 theatrical release and gives visitors an early chance to meet the film’s leads.
• Universal has not announced any new rides or large-scale attractions tied to the movie, using character appearances instead as a low‑cost way to refresh family offerings and generate buzz.
• The move builds on years of Minions expansion at Universal Orlando, where lands, dining, merchandise and rotating entertainment have turned the franchise into a core family draw and a ready marketing platform for new Illumination films.