This year, Universal Pictures brought us so many fun family movies! They are all available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital just in time for holiday gift giving and for winter movie nights! What's even more fun is that we have an extra special Universal Studios Holiday Gift Basket Giveaway where one lucky Thrifty Jinxy reader will win all three of these movies, plus some awesome movie merchandise!
We are big Minions fans here and loved Despicable Me 3! In this newest movie, the characters beloved by everyone – Gru, his wife Lucy, their three adorable daughters (Margo, Edith and Agnes) and the Minions – provide hours of family fun in this heartwarming comedy. This special edition includes almost an hour of exclusive bonus features include an all-new mini-movie, Minion moments, and much more!
Illumination, the studio that brought you Sing, The Secret Life of Pets and the Despicable Me franchise, continues the adventures of Gru and his family in Despicable Me 3. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down Balthazar Bratt, the latest evil mastermind to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother — a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin’s despicable footsteps — the former super-villain rediscovers just how good it feels to be bad. Starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Nev Scharrel, Steve Coogan, Jenny Slate and Julie Andrews.
Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You is an all-new animated family film follows little Mariah as she chases her dream of having a puppy of her very own, making her ultimate wish for Christmas come true! The film features an original song written just for the movie as well as three of Mariah's Christmas classics.
Can you believe it's been 23 years since Carey's “All I Want for Christmas Is You” single was first released? In that time it has sold more than 14 million copies! Her critically acclaimed picture book of the same name was published in 2015. And now you and your kids can enjoy this new holiday film! Check out the trailer here:
When Little Mariah (Yde) sees a darling little puppy named “Princess” at the pet store, she suddenly knows exactly what she wants for Christmas. Before her Christmas wish can come true, she must prove that she can dog-sit her uncle’s dog, Jack, a scraggly rascal; in fact, the worst dog in the county! Jack turns Mariah and her family’s perfect holiday preparations upside down in hilarious ways. It wasn’t exactly the Christmas she wished for…it was more than she ever wanted. Based on the iconic Christmas song and popular illustrated book of the same name, Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You featuring Mariah’s music and narration will be a family favorite for years to come.
Last, but certainly not least, is THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE. Surly Squirrel is off to more fun and crazy adventures with his friends.
Surly Squirrel (Will Arnett) and the gang are back. We are once again in Oakton where the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.
Reader Giveaway: One lucky Thrifty Jinxy reader will win a Universal Pictures Holiday Gift Basket containing the movies Despicable Me 3, Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You and THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE as well as some other awesome movie merchandise! To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59pm ET on 12/20/17. Good luck!
Barbara Lima says
It would be fun to watch all of these movies with my grandchildren.
Steph says
My favorite character from one of these movies is Bob the Minion from Despicable Me. He is the one with the teddy bear.
Raquel Cummings says
Now that is a cool prize pack. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Nancy says
I like Gru as a character in these movies.
Christa Bengtsson says
My favorite character is Gru. He is funny 🙂
Kim Avery says
I love Gru from Despicable Me! And all of the Minions!
Charlene S. says
My favorite character in one of these movies is Balthazar Bratt.
Jamie says
My mom and I love Despicable Me! I think the other movies look great as well as family-friendly films! 🙂
Julie says
I love Gru he is my fave could watch the minions and Gru every day ..
Leela says
I like the Minions.
shelly peterson says
One of my favorite characters is Agnes
vickie couturier says
Gru ,would be our favorite,,,id warch this with my grandkids
Richard Brandt says
Surly Squirrel is my favorite. It’s great to have him back.
shirley emitt says
My favorite character in one of these is the minion BOB.
John Smith says
What incredible movie bounty! So much fun!
Jackie says
One of my favorite characters is Agnes (From Despicable Me)
Thank you!
Soha Molina says
I love Gru.
kathy downey says
It’s hard to choose but I have to choose Gru from Despicable Me!
Anita Duvall says
Got to be Surly Squirrel for me!!
Theresa Miller says
We love Gru he’s so funny in this movie. My Granddaughter really laughs to see his bear butt in it.
Danielle Wood says
My favorite character is Surly from the nut job
Marci says
jack
Monica M says
My favorite character is Gru 🙂
Fiona N says
I love Surly Squirrel from Nut Job 2
Thank You
Abigail Gibson says
I really like Kevin the Minion.
Cynthia C says
My favorite character is Gru.
Azeem Isaahaque says
We love Gru
Nicole Martin says
I love the Minions!
Cody Endres says
Minion Bob
Will G says
I like Gru!
Dan Dykstra says
I think Gru is my favorite character.
Debra Hall says
i love the movie nut job they are all my favorite
elizabeth tierce-miller says
My favorite character is Stuart from Despicable me. I just think he is so cute and he is friendly all the time.
Audrey Stewart says
Gru is our favorite.The kids are excited for the All I Want for Christmas movie.
Nickole Heim says
One of my favorite characters is Agnes
connie danielson says
I like GRU he is funny
Debbie says
Dru
Whitney L Burgess says
Love it all!
Gwendolyn Jordan says
Gru is my favorite
Angel Heaps says
i love violet!!
carol says
My grandkids would love me to win this for them. My favorite character is all the Minions
Alexandra Y says
I like all the minions.
Siri Gosselin says
We (my kids and I) love Bob from Despicable Me 3.
Heather D says
I like Gru and the minions. They are so cute.
Adrienne Gordon says
LIve Gru from Despicable Me.
Sherry Bracy says
I Love Buddy from The Nut Job!! He is soo funny!!
KENNETH OHL says
I love Gru
Chelsea Daigle says
My favorite character is Gru from Despicable Me 3.
Annie says
I like Gru!
Diane McMahon says
love this Minons – even if I cannot understand what they are saying
Casey Everidge says
I like Mariah Carey!
Lisa Samples says
Always a fan of any Minion!
Deb says
Lucy from Despicable Me.
laurie damrose says
The minions are my favorite and Mariah.
Jennifer M says
This is an amazing giveaway! Love the minions and gru!
heather s says
I like Violet
Rachel says
My favorite character is Agnes from Despicable Me.
Linda G. says
We really all the Minions
Lisa V. says
My favorite is Gru.
David Basile says
Gru
Charity Cram says
I like Gru from the Despicable Me movies! Thank you for the chance to win!
Laurie Nykaza says
Our favorite characters is Agnes from Despicable Me
Susan Hartman says
I loved both Surly in Nut Job.
Katrina Angele says
I love all the Minions. Esp Bob.
Tiffany Merritt says
Gru is my favorite! He’s such a softy at heart!
Tracy Pryor says
My favorite character is Agnes.
Erica B. says
Gru is funny!
Denise B. says
I love Kevin the minion from Despicable Me.
Char says
Thank you for the great offer, I love these movies!!
Maiju says
Margo from Despicable Me
Yvonne Delgado says
Gru and Kevin the Minnion are my fav characters from Despicable Me movies
Cheryl VanBrunt says
My favorite are the Minnions!
Antoinette M says
We love the Minions!
Leo says
My kids would love this. They have see nut job a zillion times.
Sweeps Guy says
Gru
Kat Balog says
I like Gru. He is just so stoic all the time and then blows up with anger then back to the long stoic face. I love it.
susan smoaks says
the minions are my favorite. they are so funny and so cute.
Stacie Humphrey says
I love Gru from Despicable Me.
Ellie Wright says
My favorite is Stuart the Minion.
Wendi says
we love gRu!! this is amazing!!
Lauren says
I like Kevin in Despicable Me 3.
golden storm says
i like violet
Brent Strassburg says
Bob is my favorite.
Christine Weary says
I love surly
kendra Noble says
Gru is my favorite of course! 🙂
sylvia says
we love the minions. they are fun
Kristin McCall says
My favorite character is the minions from Despicable Me.
Dwayne Berry says
Everybody loves the Minions!
NANCY CINTRON says
We love Gru. He is so funny.
Brigette says
I love the minions!!
Toni Seese says
Agnes, she’s cute and selfless.
Daniel M says
the minions are always fun
Austin Baroudi says
We love Gru!
Brenda Robinson says
I like Gru. His character is so unique.
Felicity Williams says
Gru is my favourite
Donna Teller says
My favorite character from one of these movies is definitely Bob from the Despicable Me movies.
Monique Rizzo says
I think Agnes is adorable!
Jason Haynes says
Got to love the minions
Elizabeth Brooks says
gru is our favorite
elishia bakle says
gru! hes hilarious! thank you so much for the giveaway
Ashley C says
I love Kevin! The Despicable Me movies are so funny!
Susan Smith says
My favorite character is Gru.
Ed says
Minion Stuart!
Jovan B. says
Mariah!
Karley Moore says
I love Gru! These movies are hilarious and so fun to watch with the entire family! Thanks for the giveaway!
Theresa Jenkins says
I have not seen any of these movies …that’s why I’d love to win this prize
Paula Hafner says
My favorite is Kevin the Minion.
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
I haven’t been lucky enough to see any of these yet, so I don’t have a favorite character….but if I win I will! Thanks and God Bless!
Susan Chester says
I love Gru and all the minions!
Lisa says
I like Kevin from Despicable Me.
Janice B says
I like Agnes because she is just too cute. I also like Gru, he is really funny.
Gail Fernandez says
Gru is my favorite character from Despicable Me.
Paul Gardner says
Gru is my favorite character from Despicable Me
Vikki Billings says
I love the Minions and Gru from Despicable Me. Its a great movie!
W Schaller says
‘Sall good!
Samantha Plotkin says
I love Gru best of all.
Amber Hites says
My son and I love all the guys in The Nut JOb!
fatkidsluvcake says
This would be a great gift for family movie night!
Donna Clifford says
Kevin the minnion
Sharon Braswell says
I love Stuart from Despicable Me because he’s so much fun and Agnes of course!! Thank you!!
allison says
Mariah is so cute! Thanks so much for the chances to win for my daughter.
Marty says
I like the girl with the earflap hat in the Minions movies (sorry, all the kid movies kinda run together for me)
Tawnia Savon says
What a great giveaway, fun for the whole family! =)
Janice Gabriel says
Surly Squirrel is my favorite, because he is the “Nuttiest”!
kesha says
Gru is always funny!
Alison says
My favorite character is Gru.
Shannon says
All of the minions are my favorites.
Peggy Rydzewski says
Agnus is one of my favorites but I think they all are cute
Jeremy McLaughlin says
Like Gru.
Bernie Wallace says
Surly is one of my favorite characters from these movies. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
bill norris says
Gru is my fave.
Meredith Brooks says
Bob the Minion! Thanks for the chance to win
Darlene Carbajal says
I love Agnes!
AEKZ2 says
Gru is my favorite
Juanita May says
Agnes is my favorite from Despicacble Me
kathy pease says
I have not seen any of these movies but will have to check them out with my granddaughter
Eileen Boyce says
We like Gru.
George Chaplin says
Kevin the minnion!
Jessica Whitehouse says
I like the Minions – cute little monsters who are always making mistakes
Jim H says
My favorite character is Gru!
Leah Shumack says
I’ve only seen the Despicible Me movies and my favorites are the minions!
Janine h says
We like Gru
Sand says
Gru is my favorite character.
Philip Lawrence says
My favorite character is Bob.