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: A punny nod to action star Jean-Claude Van Damme , who voices the character with the giant lobster claw.

: The Illumination logo itself gets a makeover, featuring a Minion riding a disco wrecking ball , immediately signaling the film's funky 70s energy. : A punny nod to action star Jean-Claude

The 1970s wouldn't be complete without Steven Spielberg's Jaws . In Minions 2 , this cultural touchstone is acknowledged directly when young Gru and the Minions go to the movies. A prominent is visible at the theater, anchoring the film firmly in the summer of 1975, the year the original blockbuster redefined cinema. Enter the Dragon: Homage to Bruce Lee In Minions 2 , this cultural touchstone is

'Minions: The Rise of Gru' director on Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee In Minions 2

2022's Minions 2: James Bond, Jaws, and Bruce Lee "Winks" You Can't Miss

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