Illumination and Universal Pictures have collaborated with Variety – the Children’s Charity to create a limited-edition gold heart pin featuring new characters from Illumination’s rambunctious, all-new animated action comedy, Minions & Monsters, which arrives in theaters July 1, 2026. The exclusive collector’s pin —featuring one of the unforgettable new Minion stars, James, and a many-eyed monster named Irene— will be available for a minimum donation of $3.00 in movie theaters throughout the U.S.
The pins benefit Variety programs that provide life-changing equipment, services and experiences to children who live with special needs or who endure daily life challenges.
Variety – the Children’s Charity was started 98 years ago to help children with special needs and disadvantages. To date over 50,000,000 children have been assisted around the globe through Variety’s local chapters. Many families cannot afford the critical treatments, equipment and physical therapy sessions required for their children to enjoy an improved and inclusive quality of life. Everyone who purchases a Minions & Monsters gold heart pin will directly support the children and their families served by Variety – the Children’s Charity.
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