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When Gru’s past as a child prodigy inventor resurfaces through a mysterious old mentor and a powerful empathy-device, he must confront buried guilt, reconcile with estranged family, and choose whether to weaponize emotions to stop a global threat—or sacrifice his legacy to rebuild human connection.

One of the strongest pillars of the film Despicable Me 4 is its top-tier voice cast. Film Despicable Me 4

And of course, Pierre Coffin returns to voice the Minions (Kevin, Bob, Stuart, and a few new troublemakers), whose gibberish continues to transcend language barriers. When Gru’s past as a child prodigy inventor

The success of Film Despicable Me 4 hinges on its villain. Will Ferrell’s Maxime Le Mal is absurdly terrifying. Ferrell leans into physical comedy, with a voice that vacillates between suave French charm and childish rage. His sidekick? Valentina (Sofia Vergara), Maxime’s femme fatale love interest who is just as dangerous with a hairpin as she is with a laser gun. And of course, Pierre Coffin returns to voice

But the real surprise is the introduction of a new teenage protagonist: Poppy Prescott (Joey King). Living next door in Mayflower, Poppy is an aspiring villain who immediately recognizes Gru. She offers a deal: she won’t blow his cover if he helps her pull off one massive heist at her elite, anti-villain high school.

Joey King brings a spiky, energetic charm to Poppy, making her feel like a natural heir to the franchise’s legacy.

It has been over a decade since former supervillain Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) first stole the moon—and our hearts. With the global success of the Despicable Me franchise and its Minions spin-offs, the anticipation for the next chapter has been immense. Film Despicable Me 4 officially hit theaters in the summer of 2024, and it delivers exactly what fans craved: mayhem, heart, and a heavy dose of yellow chaos. Below is your comprehensive guide to the plot, cast, reviews, and everything else you need to know about the latest installment.