--- title: "Minions YouTube Ads: 40+ Video Ad Examples | AdSee" description: "Explore Minions YouTube ads with 33.1M total views in Canada. See top video ad examples, theatrical release trailers, and spend estimates." url: "https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/minions-2" --- # Minions YouTube Ads and Video Campaigns Minions is an animated film franchise produced by Illumination and distributed in Canada by Universal Pictures Canada. Its video advertising in Canada focuses on theatrical releases and ticket promotions, featuring official trailers and release date teasers across 40+ ads totaling 33.1M views. Last updated: 2026-10-25T11:01:36.000Z ## Key figures - Rank: #2112 YouTube advertiser by estimated spend (https://www.adsee.ai/top-youtube-advertisers/page/11) - Company: Universal Studios Canada Inc. - Category: Entertainment Media — Animated film franchise - Headquarters: Canada - Estimated total YouTube ad spend: $364K – $926K (all-time, estimated range) - Ads indexed: 44 - Total views: 33.1M - Markets: 1 countries the ads ran in ## Most-viewed Minions YouTube ads Top 20 by views, list updated October 2026. 1. [Minions & Monsters - Only in Theatres Wednesday](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-only-in-theatres-wednesday-uLcjnJxPHrg) — 4M views, 15s 2. [Minions & Monsters - Only in Theatres Wednesday](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-only-in-theatres-wednesday-gZwLTQyQ1uc) — 2.4M views, 15s 3. [Minions & Monsters — Illumination's New Movie](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-illumination-s-new-movie-JoucivHCtkc) — 2.3M views, 30s 4. [Minions & Monsters — Official Trailer](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-official-trailer-Bs0lMtWC31M) — 2.1M views, 30s 5. [Illumination's Minions & Monsters](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/illumination-s-minions-monsters-sCWC9dTbCVA) — 1.8M views, 30s 6. [Minions & Monsters - Get Tickets Now](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-get-tickets-now-Xyq_-EMDkWo) — 1.8M views, 15s 7. [Illumination's Minions & Monsters - Only in Theatres July 1](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/illumination-s-minions-monsters-only-in-theatres-july-1-SRsAO3Hwj6k) — 1.6M views, 30s 8. [Minions & Monsters - Get Tickets Now](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-get-tickets-now-UJAlsZyGYUM) — 1.3M views, 10s 9. [Minions & Monsters - Movie Release](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-movie-release-RasdtLVU6OY) — 1.2M views, 6s 10. [Minions & Monsters — Movie Trailer](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-movie-trailer-tcUFVtsYzHc) — 1.2M views, 30s 11. [Minions & Monsters - Only in Theatres July 1](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-only-in-theatres-july-1-E79enswJtt0) — 1.2M views, 6s 12. [Minions & Monsters — Get Tickets Now](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-get-tickets-now-UdEGxClKNNI) — 1.2M views, 6s 13. [Minions & Monsters — Only in Theatres July 1](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-only-in-theatres-july-1-y56ojnR9Zow) — 1.2M views, 30s 14. [Illumination's Minions & Monsters - Only in Theatres July 1](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/illumination-s-minions-monsters-only-in-theatres-july-1-rcfdGyjArgE) — 1.1M views, 30s 15. [Minions & Monsters](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-7HOl5WiG6h0) — 1M views, 30s 16. [Minions & Monsters - In Theatres Now](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-in-theatres-now-POoc49lARXs) — 890K views, 6s 17. [Minions & Monsters - In Theatres Now](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-in-theatres-now-LVnY72DEY78) — 888.8K views, 6s 18. [Illumination's Minions & Monsters - Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/illumination-s-minions-monsters-certified-fresh-on-rotten-to--DBQ1jYcxEg) — 585.7K views, 6s 19. [Minions & Monsters — Official Trailer](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-official-trailer-F3DLocwjUeU) — 546.6K views, 30s 20. [Minions & Monsters - In Theatres Now](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/entertainment-media/minions-monsters-in-theatres-now-ghCSeCLefek) — 378.2K views, 15s ## About Minions minionsmovie.ca is the official Canadian promotional website for the Minions animated film franchise, produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures Canada. The platform provides Canadian audiences with movie trailers, local theatrical showtimes, digital release options, and promotional materials. Universal Pictures Canada is the Canadian film distribution division of Universal Pictures, owned by NBCUniversal. ## Minions YouTube ads — FAQ ### What does Minions advertise on YouTube? Minions advertises the animated film franchise produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures Canada. Its campaigns promote movie releases, official trailers, and theatrical showtimes for Canadian audiences. ### What are Minions's YouTube ads about? Minions YouTube ads focus on film releases such as Minions & Monsters. Common themes include official movie trailers, release announcements, and calls to get tickets for theatrical screenings. ### What video formats does Minions use for YouTube ads? Minions uses predominantly horizontal video ads, alongside some vertical formats. The ads typically run as short spots lasting up to 30 seconds. ### In which languages does Minions advertise on YouTube? Minions advertises on YouTube entirely in English, originating from Canada. ### How many YouTube ads does Minions run? AdSee has indexed 44 YouTube ads from Minions, with 33.1M views in total, shown in 1 country. ### Where does Minions advertise on YouTube? Minions's YouTube ads in the AdSee library ran most often in Canada. ### How much does Minions spend on YouTube ads? AdSee estimates Minions's YouTube ad spend at $364K – $926K. The estimate is calculated from the views of its indexed ads and typical cost-per-view rates in the countries where they ran; it is not spend reported by Minions. ### What is Minions's most-viewed YouTube ad? The most-viewed Minions ad in the AdSee library is “Minions & Monsters - Only in Theatres Wednesday”, with 4.0M views on YouTube. ## More top Entertainment Media advertisers - #2038 [Disclosure Day](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/disclosure-day) — est. spend $383K – $975K, 36 ads - #2067 [FC Barcelona](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/fc-barcelona) — est. spend $38.3K – $957K, 34 ads - #2103 [Fathom Entertainment](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/fathom-entertainment) — est. spend $55.9K – $932K, 65 ads - #2116 [TF1](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/tf1) — est. spend $389K – $924K, 54 ads - #2119 [World of Tanks: HEAT](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/world-of-tanks-heat) — est. spend $36.8K – $921K, 22 ads - #2140 [SVT Play](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/svt-play) — est. spend $384K – $909K, 180 ads - #2147 [Audioteka](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/audioteka) — est. spend $77.5K – $904K, 27 ads - #2155 [Videoland](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/videoland) — est. spend $366K – $898K, 72 ads All brands: https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands Spend figures are estimated ranges derived from view counts and country-level CPV benchmarks — they are not reported by the advertiser. 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