Despicable Me 4
Gru faces a new nemesis
Gru and Lucy welcome a new baby, Gru Jr., who immediately expresses his dislike for his dad — all while Gru faces a new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and must go into hiding.
Directed by Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage · Animation · Family · Comedy · 94 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
Writer
Mike White, Ken Daurio
Studio
Illumination / Universal Pictures
Release
July 3, 2024
Runtime
94 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy
Box office
$969 million worldwide
Full Plot
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
Cast & Characters
Gru (voice)
Steve Carell
↔ Lucy (voice)
Valentina (voice)
Sofía Vergara
Did You Know?
Despicable Me 4 introduces Gru Jr., the newest addition to the Gru family.
Source: Illumination press materials · verified 2026-07-29
Will Ferrell joins the franchise as the new villain Maxime Le Mal.
Source: Cast announcement · verified 2026-07-29
Despicable Me 4 grossed $361 million in the United States and Canada, and $625.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Despicable Me 4 holds a 6.2/10 on IMDb (76,384 votes), a 52/100 on Metacritic, and a 56% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a middling reception typical of the franchise's later entries, though it nearly crossed the billion-dollar mark commercially.
“Formulaic but the Minions still deliver reliable laughs.” — Screen Rant “Running on fumes, but young audiences won't mind.” — The Wrap
The gap between the modest 56% RT score and the film's $969M gross underscores how the Despicable Me franchise now runs almost entirely on brand loyalty rather than critical momentum.
Ratings as of July 29, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedDespicable Me 4's near-billion-dollar haul despite a 52 Metacritic score confirms the Minions brand has become nearly critic-proof at this point in the franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Despicable Me 4's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Despicable Me 4 holds a 56% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Despicable Me 4's IMDb rating?+
Despicable Me 4 has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb from 76,384 votes.
What is Despicable Me 4's Metacritic score?+
Despicable Me 4 has a Metascore of 52/100 on Metacritic.
Is Despicable Me 4 good? What are critics saying?+
Despicable Me 4 holds a 6.2/10 on IMDb (76,384 votes), a 52/100 on Metacritic, and a 56% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a middling reception typical of the franchise's later entries, though it nearly crossed the billion-dollar mark commercially.
How long is Despicable Me 4?+
Despicable Me 4 has a runtime of 94 min.
Who directed Despicable Me 4?+
Despicable Me 4 was directed by Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage.
Where can I watch Despicable Me 4?+
Despicable Me 4 is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Here is a summary of public reaction based on the provided text: The movie "Despicable Me 4" received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its charm and humor while others found it unoriginal and lacking. A few reviewers felt that the franchise was running out of steam, suggesting that the plot was not particularly innovative or engaging.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
"Despicable Me 4" is a delightful addition to the beloved animated franchise, bringing back the charm and humor that fans adore. Directed by Kyle Balda, the film sees the return of Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, and his mischievous Minions on another entertaining adventure. The mov…
Hotplix · 8/10It's trash. Don't see it. **Full review:** https://bit.ly/Grupid
There are so many movies within the Despicable Me franchise that I've lost count of all the storylines in each. While I've never been a big fan of these movies, they at least always felt exciting. However, this fourth installment in the Gru storyline is little more than a dud. Th…
TheSceneSnobs · 6/10If it's not sacrilegious to say, I think this franchise is starting to run out of steam - the plot here isn't very original. The family "Gru" have a new child who doesn't much take to his father which only makes matters worse when arch-nemesis "Maxime Le Mal" - who is intent on t…
CinemaSerf · 6/10The goofy Minions are on the loose again in “Despicable Me 4,” a lazy sequel that does little more to advance the franchise other than embodying the old adage of “style over substance” to a fault. There is very little here to recommend other than the first class technical achieve…
Felt like it wasn't sure what its own film was trying to accomplish at all. One minute we're watching gru back in the AVL capturing another infamous villain thats known gru since high school. Only for him to escape and supposedly hunting gru back down in revenge.. which takes onl…
UWotMatez · 3/10When caring is the bare minimum, you know you have problems and Despicable Me 4 is caring about nothing whatsoever
Josh · 2/10
