Johannesburg, 28 April 2026: Bello, Joburg. The Minions are heading your way, and they’re not arriving quietly. Expect their usual dose of playful chaos to follow close behind.

As excitement builds for Minions & Monsters, set to hit cinemas nationwide on Friday, 26 June 2026, two of the franchise’s cheekiest characters, Henry and James, are set to make a live appearance. Fans can catch them at The Magical Marble Family Fest on 9 and 10 May at James & Ethel Gray Park.

This marks their debut appearance in Gauteng, giving fans an early taste of the fun ahead. Expect plenty of laughs, a little chaos and the kind of cheeky playfulness that only the Minions can get away with.

The pair will be based at the Minions hangout near the amazing Magical Marble Family Fest double-decker carousel, where festivalgoers can meet them between 11 AM – 6 PM on both days. It is a chance to step into their world for a moment, snap a photo and enjoy the playful spirit they are known for. The first day of the festival is already sold out, and with Henry and James in the mix, the weekend promises to be jam-packed with magical mischief.

Taking the Fun Across the Country

After their Johannesburg appearance, Henry and James will embark on a nationwide tour from Friday, 26 June onwards, bringing the Minions experience to malls and cinemas around South Africa.

In Gauteng, they will visit Eastgate, Mall of Africa, Menlyn Park, The Glen, The Grove and The Zone @ Rosebank. The Western Cape will see appearances at Blue Route, Canal Walk, Somerset Mall, Tyger Valley and V & A Waterfront. In KwaZulu-Natal, fans can catch them at Cornubia, Gateway, Galleria and Pavilion, while Mpumalanga will host them at Ilanga Mall, and Limpopo at Mall of the North.

Minions & Monsters continues the story of the world’s most loveable troublemakers, taking them on a new adventure filled with big personalities and unexpected twists. What begins as a quest for movie stardom quickly unravels into full-blown chaos, as the Minions accidentally unleash a wave of monsters onto the world. It is then up to them to pull together, face the mayhem they have created and attempt to save the day in their own wonderfully unpredictable way.

Watch the official trailer for Minions & Monsters here:

From The Magical Marble Family Fest to the big screen, Henry and James are ready to bring their unmistakable brand of fun to fans across the country.

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