The much-awaited Despicable Me 4 from Illumination Entertainment is slated to hit theaters in 2024, marking a return to the beloved franchise. Here’s a comprehensive look at what to expect from the upcoming sequel.
Release Date and Franchise Legacy:
Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me 4 is set to grace the big screen on July 3, 2024, after a seven-year gap since the previous mainline installment.
The franchise’s enduring popularity is evident from its impressive track record, amassing over $4.4 billion in global box office earnings across three main movies and two Minions spin-offs.
As the highest-grossing animated franchise to date, Despicable Me continues to captivate audiences.
Returning Characters and Cast: The film reunites fan-favorite characters, including:
Steve Carell as Gru:
The reformed supervillain turned father of three daughters.
Kirsten Wiig as Lucy Wilde:
Gru’s wife, an Anti-Villain League agent captures his heart.
Miranda Cosgrove as Margo:
The responsible eldest daughter.
Dana Gaier (Rumored) as Edith:
The mischievous middle child.
Nev Scharrel (Rumored) as Agnes:
The adorable youngest daughter.
Pierre Coffin as The Minions:
The iconic banana-yellow helpers are known for their antics.
Steve Coogan as Silas Ramsbottom:
The former director of the Anti-Villain League.
Expected Plot:
Although specific plot details are under wraps, star Steve Carell teased that the story would explore the family’s dynamics as Gru and Lucy’s children are integrated into the Anti-Villain League’s operations.
With potential hints of Gru’s daughters becoming AVL agents, the film could involve a world-threatening supervillain plot, necessitating the family’s heroic intervention.
Streaming and Availability:
Despicable Me 4 is anticipated to receive a global theatrical release, consistent with the franchise’s tradition.
After its cinematic run, the film will likely be accessible through on-demand platforms like Apple, Google, and Amazon.
Moreover, given Illumination Entertainment’s partnership with NBCUniversal’s Peacock app, the movie may eventually find its way onto the streaming service.
Trailer and Future:
Although a trailer hasn’t been released yet, it’s expected to arrive soon, possibly attached to Illumination’s upcoming film Migration, scheduled for December 2023.
With four mainline films, two Minions spin-offs, and a rich universe, the Despicable Me franchise continues to thrive, with Despicable Me 4 poised to keep audiences entertained when it lands on the silver screen on July 3, 2024.