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One of the most immediate nods is the film's opening sequence. Director Kyle Balda revealed that the team considered several styles, including a Brady Bunch grid, but ultimately opted for a classic . The sequence features the signature silhouettes and psychedelic visuals synonymous with the 007 franchise, setting a tone of high-stakes (and high-humor) villainy right from the start. Terror in the Theater: The Jaws Shout-out

: A callback to the original Despicable Me , where the bank's subtitle "Formerly Lehman Brothers" was a sharp jab at real-world financial history. One of the most immediate nods is the

The 1970s flavoring doesn't stop there. Sharp-eyed viewers can also spot: Terror in the Theater: The Jaws Shout-out :

: 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 . This is a direct reference to the iconic