Summary
Despicable Me 4’s VOD release date has now been revealed. Directed by Chris Renaud, the latest installment in theDespicable Mefranchise sees Steve Carell return to the role of Gru once more, this time working with his family – including the mischievious Gru Jr. – to take on the villainous Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his girlfriend, Valentina (Sofía Vergara). TheDespicable Me 4reviewsmay have been somewhat mixed, but the film has been a major box office hit.
Now, Universal reveals thatDespicable Me 4will release on VOD on Tuesday, June 11, 2025. When purchased from participating retailers, the digital release will include two Minion mini-movies, includingBenny’s BirthdayandGame Over and Over.Benny’s Birthdaywill follow Benny as he becomes stuck in a time loop while celebrating a birthday Minions-style, whileGame Over and Overdepicts the mayhem that ensues after Minions discover a game controller that gives them the ability to control one another.
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Despicable Me 4 will see Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig reprise their roles for another adventure between Gru, Lucy, and their new family.
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TheDespicable Mefranchise has been massively successful for Illumination, and the latest installment in the saga has been no different. While reviews for the films, including theMinionsmovies, haven’t always been glowing from critics, audiences continue to enjoy the franchise, turning out to theaters in a big way.Despicable Me 4’s Rotten Tomatoes score, for example, is a fairly lackluster 56%, butthe audience score is a much more impressive 88%.
Despicable Me 4was made on an estimated budget of $100 million, making it the most expensive installment in the franchise. The investment has evidently paid off, however, as the film has now grossed a strong $752.2 million worldwide, comprising $314 million domestic and $438.3 million from overseas. ThoughDespicable Me 4’s VOD releaseis imminent,the film remains in theaters and continues to exhibit strong legs, meaning its box office total will continue to riseover the coming weeks.
WithDespicable Me 4having been a success, attention has now turned to the future of the franchise.Minions 3has already been confirmedand is dated for June 2027, butDespicable Me 5hasn’t yet gotten the green light. If anyDespicable Me 4is any indication, this Illumination franchise still has gas left in the tank.
Despicable Me 4
Cast
The infamous (and kind-hearted) not-super villain Gru returns in Despicable Me 4, the fourth entry in the long-running movie series from Illumination Entertainment. The fourth film also sees the return of Gru’s wife, Lucy, portrayed again by Kristin Wiig, and introduces their son.
