Despicable Me 4 2024

Overview

Despicable Me 4 is a 2024 American animated comedy film directed by Chris Renaud, with a screenplay by Mike White and Ken Daurio. Produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the fourth main installment in the Despicable Me franchise and the sixth overall installment. The film follows Gru and Lucy, along with their daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes, as they adjust to life with a new family member, Gru Jr., who takes pleasure in tormenting his father. Meanwhile, Gru faces a new adversary in the form of Maxime Le Mal and his glamorous accomplice Valentina, prompting the family to flee. The film notably excludes Dr. Nefario except for a brief cameo appearance. The characters of Maxime Le Mal and Valentina are voiced by Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara respectively, though some critics have noted these villains as being among the weaker entries in the franchise. The film is available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video.