“The family welcomes the new member, Gru Junior.”
Universal Pictures and Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 is back and ready to hit theatres soon. Directed by Chris Renaud and written by Mike White, Despicable Me 4 is the sequel to Despicable Me 3 and the franchise’s fourth instalment.
The popular animated franchise, which started with Despicable Me in 2010, initially introduced us to the supervillain Gru. The sequel showcases Gru’s evolution throughout his three movies, from trying to be the best villain ever to retiring and becoming a family man. The first film features the adoption of three daughters, while in second film he finds his love of life, Lucy. The third instalment, Despicable Me 3, revealed the appearance of his lost brother which became a box office success, breaking the billion-dollar mark. The series is currently the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time.
Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier, and Pierre Coffin also return for the fourth instalment. The voice cast for the new characters includes Will Ferrell, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman, and Madison Polan.
Is there any new character being introduced?
The first trailer reveals the new supervillain, who is ready to steal the show. Maxime Le Mal, voiced by comedy legend Will Ferrell, is the latest franchise villain. In the trailer, Maxime is also referred to as Max Superball, who escapes from prison and goes on the hunt for Gru and his family for vengeance. In the trailer clip, Max says, “I’m coming for my revenge, Gru.”
The trailer also gives us a glimpse of Max’s partner in crime, his girlfriend Valentina, voiced by Sofia Vergara (Modern Family, latest miniseries Griselda).
What’s “Despicable Me 4” about?
The Gru family has a new addition. However, Gru faces challenges in raising his newborn baby, as the baby doesn’t seem to want his father’s love and attention. Meanwhile, the family receives a warning that a new supervillain has escaped from jail and is seeking revenge. In order to stay safe, the family goes on the run and moves to a secure location.
Introducing new supervillain Max Superball and his girlfriend makes viewers more compelling to watch. Given the continuous positive response to the previous instalments of this franchise, the upcoming sequel is expected to receive an even better response.
When will “Despicable Me 4” be released?
Remember to watch the complete plot this summer. Despicable Me 4 is set to hit theatres on July 3.
Watch the Official trailer Despicable Me 4: