2022---the-minions-2--james-bond--jaws--bruce-lee----winks-not-to-be-missed- May 2026

: During their kung fu training in San Francisco's Chinatown, the Minions—Kevin, Stuart, and Bob—don bright yellow tracksuits . This is a direct reference to the iconic outfit Bruce Lee wore in Game of Death .

: A punny nod to action star Jean-Claude Van Damme , who voices the character with the giant lobster claw. : During their kung fu training in San

The most visually striking "wink" is the film's extensive tribute to martial arts legend Bruce Lee . The most visually striking "wink" is the film's

: The plot features a retired master teaching the Minions martial arts to rescue Gru, mimicking the training montages of classic 70s action films. Sharp-eyed viewers can also spot: : A callback

The 1970s flavoring doesn't stop there. Sharp-eyed viewers can also spot:

: A callback to the original Despicable Me , where the bank's subtitle "Formerly Lehman Brothers" was a sharp jab at real-world financial history.