The Minions get a significant subplot. Five specific Minions are chosen to be "Mega Minions," gaining powers like:
Released in early July 2024, Film Despicable Me 4 shattered expectations. Despite mixed-to-positive critical reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing), audiences gave it an "A" CinemaScore. Domestically, it opened to $122 million over the five-day holiday weekend. Globally, the Film Despicable Me 4 box office crossed $900 million, proving that families remain loyal to Illumination. It currently ranks as the second-highest-grossing animated film of 2024. Film Despicable Me 4
This success has already greenlit Despicable Me 5. Furthermore, a spin-off series focusing on the Mega-Minions is reportedly in development for Peacock. The Minions get a significant subplot
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. Domestically, it opened to $122 million over the
Released in the summer of 2024, Despicable Me 4 marks the sixth installment in the overall franchise (including the Minions spin-offs) and the fourth mainline film focusing on Gru and his family. The film continues the studio's tradition of blending supervillain antics with heartwarming family dynamics.