The notorious anti-hero Gru is set to make a return in Despicable Me 4, and we’ve gathered all the details available about the upcoming animated film.
Over the past decade, Despicable Me has unexpectedly emerged as one of the most successful franchises, boasting numerous sequels and spin-offs. Each movie in the series has consistently surpassed box office expectations, with the Minions movie surpassing the impressive $1 billion mark. Now, a new installment is on the horizon, promising not only substantial revenue but also a plethora of new Minion memes.
Confirmation of the fourth Despicable Me movie came from Chris Meledandri, the CEO of Illumination – the animation studio behind Despicable Me. This announcement was made back in 2017, and after a six-year wait, the film is nearly upon us. To keep you in the loop, here’s a comprehensive rundown of what we know so far.
Despicable Me 4 Release Date
Despicable Me 4 is scheduled for an exclusive theatrical release on July 3, 2024. The announcement of this release date came in February 2022, requiring fans to exercise patience for the return of the contemporary Gru, with a remaining wait of approximately six months.
Despicable Me 4 Cast
While not every primary cast member has been officially announced, the anticipated voices in Despicable Me 4 are expected to include:
- Steve Carell as Gru
- Kristen Wiig as Lucy Wilde
- Miranda Cosgrove as Margo
- Steve Coogan as Silas Ramsbottom
- Nev Scharrel as Agnes
- Dana Gaier as Edith
Regarding the creative team behind the scenes—or the voice recording booth, in this instance—the screenplay will be crafted by Mike White, with co-directors Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage. Rachel Levy is set to lead the music department.
Executive producers for the film include Pierre Coffin, Ken Daurio, Chris Renaud, and Cinco Paul, while Janet Healy and Christopher Meledandri take on the role of producers.
Despicable Me 4 Plot
As of now, Despicable Me 4 does not have an officially disclosed plot, but it is expected to delve further into the dynamics of Gru and his adoptive family, along with the trademark misadventures of the Minions.
According to Steve Carell, as reported by The Economic Times, Despicable Me 4 will be a continuation of the previous trilogy, focusing on the lives of the now-married couple Lucy and Gru. The narrative is likely to follow their ongoing endeavors with the Anti-Villain League, and there’s a possibility that their children may become part of these activities as well.
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