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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

2022's Minions 2: James Bond, Jaws, and Bruce Lee "Winks" You Can't Miss One of the most immediate nods is the

: A callback to the original Despicable Me , where the bank's subtitle "Formerly Lehman Brothers" was a sharp jab at real-world financial history. Terror in the Theater: The Jaws Shout-out 2022's

: The plot features a retired master teaching the Minions martial arts to rescue Gru, mimicking the training montages of classic 70s action films. Other "Winks" to Watch For : During their

: 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

: 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 .

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