Minions are small, yellow, and mischievous creatures featured in the “Despicable Me” film series by Illumination Entertainment. Known for their loyalty to the main character, Gru, minions have a distinctive appearance with blue overalls and one or two eyes. They speak their own language, Minionese, and exhibit various personalities, contributing humor and charm to the films. The success of the minions led to a spin-off film exploring their origins.