Minions and Monsters has officially hit the big screen, and if you’re heading to the theater to watch it soon, you might be in for an extra special, dairy-free treat. Plant-based ice cream brand Klimon has partnered with Universal to offer limited-edition Minions-themed ice creams in select theaters across the country.
The new flavors include Banana Ooh Na-Na (which features banana ice cream, fudge brownie chunks, and fudge swirl); Bello Politon (vanilla ice cream with chocolate cookie crumbles and strawberry swirl); Ooey Gooey! (salted chocolate ice cream with walnuts, marshmallows, and caramel swirl) and Maple Mayhem (with maple syrup, graham cracker crumbles, and hickory-smoked sea salt).
Klimon’s Banana! Scream Pie, which launched last year, will also be available in regular and mini versions.
Klimon
Making vegan ice cream mainstream
Klimon (which, fun fact, reads “no milk” backward) launched back in 2022, with a major Walmart debut of five different almond-based flavors: Morning Brew, Caramel Brûlée, Cherry Bomb, Mint Condition, and Sunrise Bang.
At the time, founder Alex Cotraviwat said: “We are so proud to be partnering with Walmart for the launch of our brand, and to continue to leave our mark on the plant-based food revolution.”
Since then, it has gone from strength to strength. In 2023, it hit Costco shelves, and then in 2024, it expanded into 7-Eleven. In 2026, it partnered with Tacotarian to serve up dairy-free ice cream sandwiches at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas.
“Together, we’re proving that indulgence doesn’t need dairy – and that plant-based desserts can be the star of the menu,” said Cotraviwat.
Klimon
More Dairy-free Minions treats
Klimon’s new ice creams aren’t the only dairy-free treats available to Minions and Monsters fans. ICEE has also launched a new dairy-free Banana Blast ICEE for the occasion.
“Summer movie season and ICEE go hand in hand, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring fans a flavor inspired by one of the most beloved franchises in theaters,” said Kimmra Hingher, vice president of Marketing at ICEE.
“Banana Blast is a fun nod to the Minions’ favorite treat, and we can’t wait for moviegoers to enjoy it while experiencing the joy, laughter, and mayhem of Illumination’s Minions & Monsters on the big screen.”
The new Banana Blast ICEE is available at several movie theaters across the country, including Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres. You can find Klimon’s dairy-free frozen desserts at Coming Attractions Theatres, Starlight Cinemas, Regency Theatres, Metropolitan Theatres, and other participating movie theaters across the country.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
