After seven years since the third Despicable Me film, a new movie is coming soon. Fans will get to see their favorite animated character, Gru (Steve Carell), again. Gru is now a father of four. After marrying Lucy (Kristen Wiig), they have a new baby named Gru Jr., who will appear in the next movie.
In Despicable Me 4, Gru will look after his new baby while also being called to a new dangerous mission to catch a supervillain. Balancing parenting and his job as an agent will be challenging.
Gru will need his minions to help him succeed. The movie has already become one of the year’s top box office hits. Here are the details on where and when you can watch it.
Is ‘Despicable Me 4’ Streaming?
Yes, Despicable Me 4 is now available to stream on PVOD starting Tuesday, August 6, 2024. You can rent it in UHD for $19.99. For $10 more, you can buy it on your favorite streaming platform. Check the links below to find the movie on your chosen platform.
When Will ‘Despicable Me 4’ be on Netflix?
Despicable Me 4 will first stream on NBCUniversal’s service, Peacock. This deal, active since 2022, means movies appear on Peacock no later than four months after their theater release.
So, the film should be on Peacock around October 2024. Animated Universal films usually stream on Peacock for four months before moving to Netflix. Therefore, Despicable Me 4 should be on Netflix around February 2025.
When Did ‘Despicable Me 4’ Release in Theaters?
The movie came to theaters in the US on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Universal and Illumination announced this release in February, marking their 15th collaboration. In its first five days, the movie earned $122.6 million in the US.
Is ‘Despicable Me 4’ Still in Theaters?
Yes, Despicable Me 4 is still showing in theaters. It premiered in Australia and New Zealand on June 20, and it made over $9.4 million in its debut weekend. This is a strong start compared to previous franchise films. The movie opened in the UK on July 12.
To make the movie experience more fun, Fandango is offering special minion popcorn buckets in theaters. The minions in these buckets will look different because of the changes in the new movie, which show them preparing to fight a powerful supervillain.
What Is ‘Despicable Me 4’ About?
Universal Pictures provides this summary for Despicable Me 4:
After the summer hit Minions: The Rise of Gru in 2022, which earned nearly $1 billion worldwide, the popular animated franchise starts a new chapter. Gru (Steve Carell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig), along with their daughters Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Madison Polan), welcome Gru Jr., who loves to annoy his dad. Gru faces a new enemy, Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell), and his girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family must go on the run.
