: A callback to the original Despicable Me , where the bank's subtitle "Formerly Lehman Brothers" was a sharp jab at real-world financial history.
: During their kung fu training in San Francisco's Chinatown, the Minions—Kevin, Stuart, and Bob—don bright yellow tracksuits . This is a direct reference to the iconic outfit Bruce Lee wore in Game of Death . : A callback to the original Despicable Me
: A punny nod to action star Jean-Claude Van Damme , who voices the character with the giant lobster claw. : A punny nod to action star Jean-Claude
2022's Minions 2: James Bond, Jaws, and Bruce Lee "Winks" You Can't Miss a nun who uses nunchaku
'Minions: The Rise of Gru' director on Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee
: One of the Vicious 6 villains is actually named Nunchuck , a nun who uses nunchaku, blending 70s action tropes with the Minions' brand of absurdity. Other "Winks" to Watch For