Gru thought his life of supervillainy was behind him, but peace doesn't last long when your past decides to come knocking. In Despicable Me 4, Gru is now a full-time father, husband, and Anti-Villain League consultant. Life with Lucy and their three daughters has been as close to normal as a former villain can get—until an old rival, the cunning and eccentric Dr. Vortex, escapes from a dimensional prison with plans to bend time itself. When the AVL is outmatched, Gru is reluctantly pulled back into action. With the fate of the world and his family at stake, he must confront his most unpredictable mission yet.
Alongside his ever-loyal (and ever-chaotic) Minions, Gru embarks on a globe-trotting journey through secret cities, time anomalies, and villainous lairs of the past. He must team up with unlikely allies—including a younger version of himself accidentally brought into the present! The movie blends fast-paced action with heartfelt humor as old enemies return, the Minions cause cosmic-level mischief, and Gru struggles to prove that people can change, even when their worst habits are just a banana away. The visuals explode with color and creativity, taking the franchise to dazzling new dimensions—literally.
At the heart of the chaos lies a deeper conflict: Gru’s fear of not being a good enough role model for his children. As Agnes begins to question what kind of hero her father really is, and Edith shows signs of wanting to follow in his villainous footsteps, Gru must face his legacy head-on. The emotional core of the film explores themes of identity, growth, and second chances. Meanwhile, Lucy leads her own mission against a rogue squad of “Anti-Villain Rebels,” and even the Minions get a subplot involving time travel gone hilariously wrong—resulting in caveman Minions, future cyborg Minions, and everything in between.
Despicable Me 4 ends with a spectacular time-bending showdown atop a floating fortress suspended in a temporal vortex. Gru and his younger self must work together to stop Dr. Vortex before time collapses—and in doing so, finally let go of the past. As the Minions save the day in the most ridiculous way possible, the family reunites stronger than ever. With heart, humor, and more bananas than ever before, this film proves that even former villains can become the greatest heroes—especially when they're fighting for the people they love. The credits roll to a brand-new Pharrell Williams anthem, sending fans out of theaters dancing once again.
