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Illumination Brought in ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Composer for ‘Minions’ Score

July 6, 2026 ·

A cartoon Viking being attacked by two Minions

Minions attack a Viking - Illumination, YouTube

When it comes to cartoon creatures, there is a big difference between little yellow Minions and magnificent dragons. However, when it came time to score this summer's Minions & Monsters, Illumination turned to How to Train Your Dragon composer John Powell.

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