Despicable Me 4

Despicable Me 4

(2024)

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Synopsis

The next set of adventures of Gru, Lucy, and the Minions

Gru and Lucy are back in the Anti-Villain League and ready for a new adventure. The married couple are doing everything they can to stop the rise of another supervillain and save the world from surefire destruction. This time however they’ll be doing it as a family. With their kids in tow, Gru and Lucy must use everything they have, minions included, to keep the world safe.

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What to know

What is Despicable Me 4 about?

Despicable Me 4 is an upcoming computer-animated spy adventure movie set within the Despicable Me film series. The movie is a direct sequel to Despicable Me 3 and is the 15th movie from the animation studio, Illumination. The movie is directed by Chris Renaud, creator of the Despicable Me franchise and director of the first two movies. The movie is co-directed by Patrick Delage, an animator on the films Hercules and Tarzan. Mike White is the screenwriter for Despicable Me 4 having previously written the movie Migration.

Who's starring in Despicable Me 4?

Despicable Me 4 stars Steve Carrell as the main character Felonious Gru. Kristin Wiig voices the character Lucy Wilde while Miranda Cosgrove voices Margo Gru. Pierre Coffin returns to voice the Minions. Will Ferrell stars as the new villain Maxime Le Mal while Sofia Vergara voices Valentina, his partner in crime. Joey King, Stephen Colbert, and Chloe Fineman are also in the cast. 

Who's the main villain in Despicable Me 4?

The main villain of Despicable Me 4 is Maxime Le Mal, nicknamed Max Superball. This antagonist is seeking revenge on Gru is the boyfriend of the character Valentina. He is voiced by Will Ferrell.

Do Gru and Lucy have a child in Despicable Me 4?

In Despicable Me 4, Gru and Lucy have a baby boy called Gru Jr who is tormenting his father in every way. The arrival of Gru Jr. in the family suggests a time jump from the last movie.

Is Dru in Despicable Me 4?

Dru, Gru's twin brother does not feature in the trailer for the movie. The end of Despicable Me 3 was a cliffhanger for fans wondering what would happen to Dru, but his story is not the focus of Despicable Me 4. 

Production News

  • September 12, 2017
    • It is reported that a fourth movie in the Despicable Me franchise is in the works. (Source: Bloomberg)
  • February 18, 2022
    • Illumination confirms that the movie will be released on July 3, 2024. (Source: Variety)
  • January 30, 2024
    • Gru is on a mission to save his family in the first full-length trailer for Despicable Me 4. Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara are both. confirmed to be starring in the movie alongside other newcomers Joey King and Chloe Fineman. (Source: Deadline)
  • February 12, 2024
    • A new trailer for Despicable Me 4 is released teasing the new villain Maxime Le Mal. (Source: YouTube)

Genres

Comedy, Science-Fiction, Animation, Kids & Family

Age rating

PG

Production country

United States

Director

Chris Renaud

Cast

Steve Carell
Gru (voice)
Kristen Wiig
Lucy Wilde (voice)
Will Ferrell
Maxime Le Mal (voice)
Sofía Vergara
Valentina (voice)
Joey King
Poppy (voice)
Stephen Colbert
(voice)
Chloe Fineman
(voice)
Miranda Cosgrove
Margo (voice)
Dana Gaier
Edith (voice)
Pierre Coffin
Minions (voice)
Steve Coogan
Silas Ramsbottom / Fritz (voice)