Puppy (2013)
A Minion, longing for a puppy, humorously tries to catch a dog, a squirrel, and even a ladybug, but none of his attempts succeed. Just as his hopes fade, a tiny UFO swoops down and abducts the ladybug. The Minion watches in fascination as the UFO, making adorable beeping noises, forms an unexpected bond with him, becoming his new "puppy." They share fun adventures, with the UFO using its space powers to entertain, playing music and enlarging snacks like cheese puffs and bananas. One evening, the UFO puppy shows the Minion its home in the stars and expresses a longing to return. The Minion, determined to help, sends an email with their picture to the UFO's home planet, triggering a rescue party. Before leaving, the UFO uses its grow-ray to enlarge the ladybug into a puppy-sized companion. The Minion, surrounded by friends, joyfully accepts the new “puppy,” ready for more adventures together.
What people think about Puppy
Puppy is special because it distills the Minions’ brand of chaos into something unexpectedly tender: a tiny story about wanting a companion, told with bright sci-fi whimsy and the kind of visual comedy that doesn’t need dialogue to land. It’s all bouncy timing, expressive animation, and a sugar-rush of imaginative gags—until it quietly sneaks in a warm little ache about friendship and letting go, without ever turning heavy. The vibe is pure family-friendly delight, the sort of short you watch “just for a laugh” and end up smiling at for its sweetness. If you’re not into the Minions’ hyperactive silliness it may feel like a lot, but if you are, this is one of their most charming, heart-tugging detours.
Puppy (2013) is a bright, wordless Minions short that’s clearly trying to deliver quick, silly cuteness with a sci‑fi twist and a simple “friendship found” payoff. If you’re hoping for anything that deepens the Despicable Me world or matches the main films’ rhythm, this can feel like a fluffy detour—more like a standalone gag reel than a meaningful franchise chapter. The humor is broad and repetitive on purpose, so if Minion babble and slapstick chaos wear you out, this won’t convert you. That said, the animation is polished, the UFO “pet” idea is genuinely charming, and it’s an easy win for very young kids or anyone just wanting a few minutes of harmless, sugary fun.
Cast
Crew
- Directors
- Yarrow CheneyBruno Dequier
- Writers
- Yarrow Cheney
- Music
- Paul Leonard-Morgan
Details
- Released
- December 10, 2013
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Illumination, Universal Pictures
- IMDb
- tt3405276