The Mister Donut Minion doughnuts are making their way to participating locations in Japan to get consumers excited about the release of the latest installment in the Despicable Me franchise.
The donuts come in three formats that are each themed after the namesake Minions characters from the franchise, and include the Minion Pon de Popping Ring, the Minion Mango Fashion and the Minion Golden Pop. Each of the donut snacks have a character-inspired format that will call to mind the yellow cartoon characters to make them the perfect treat for fans of all ages.
The Mister Donut Minion doughnuts are arriving alongside a series of collectible drink glasses for fans to pick up. The various items will be available from July 10 through late-August to coincide with the Despicable Me 4 movie.
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The Mister Donut Minion Doughnuts are Arriving in Japan
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