Universal announced animation slate for 2017, which includes Despicable Me 3 and a new How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie.
Universal is not ready to say goodbye to those adorable little minions, who will be returning (along with Gru and the girls if you’re interested) in June 2017 for part of what looks to be a strong year for Universal and new kid on the block animation powerhouse, Illumination Entertainment.
After Despicable Me 2 pulled in a whopping $935.1 million worldwide in 2013 (and it’s only now opening in China), which made it the most successful animated film of the year, Universal is preparing for more in Despicable Me 3slated for June 30, 2017.
However, they are not done there, as Universal and Illumination are also proudly announcing a new animated version of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas with a November 17, 2017 release date slapped on. That film would likely have big shoes to fill in the shadow of Chuck Jones’ hand-drawn classic from 1966, which also featured the amazing vocal narration of Boris Karloff. However, there is the little matter of the 2000 misfire starring Jim Carrey, which gives any future effort plenty of leeway.
The studios also announced an untitled Illumination film dated for December 21, 2016. That marks several special holidays for Universal and Illumination in the coming years.
SOURCE: Deadline