Despicable Me 4 brings back Gru, Lucy, their three adopted daughters—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—and, of course, the chaotic yet lovable Minions for another hilarious and action-packed adventure. The official trailer kicks off with the familiar voice of Steve Carell’s Gru, now balancing life as a reformed supervillain-turned-family man. Gru, who has mostly left his life of crime behind, is now focused on being a better father and husband while occasionally teaming up with his wife Lucy on small-scale missions for the Anti-Villain League (AVL).
The trailer begins with a typical day at the Gru household—chaos and Minion-fueled shenanigans. However, things quickly take a turn when the AVL calls on Gru and Lucy for a new mission. A mysterious new villain, more dangerous and flamboyant than any before, has emerged, threatening global security with a diabolical plan involving a doomsday device. This new antagonist, a larger-than-life character known as The Showstopper, is a former child star whose fame has faded, and now he seeks to regain the spotlight by any means necessary.
Gru, initially reluctant to return to full-time villain-hunting, is pulled back into action when The Showstopper targets Gru’s family, specifically Margo, Edith, and Agnes. The villain kidnaps Margo in a bid to force Gru into a dangerous game, demanding that he returns to his supervillain roots to retrieve a long-lost artifact that The Showstopper believes will restore his celebrity status.
As the stakes rise, Gru teams up with his mischievous Minions and Lucy to track down the artifact and rescue Margo. The Minions, as always, provide plenty of comic relief in the trailer, stumbling through their various attempts to help Gru, from building gadgets that backfire to unintentionally causing more trouble during high-speed chases and explosive showdowns.
The trailer hints at thrilling new locations, from secret underground lairs to high-tech movie studios, all while the tension between Gru’s past and present life builds. The new villain poses not only a physical threat but also a challenge to Gru’s sense of identity—forcing him to confront his old ways as a supervillain and question how far he’s willing to go to protect his family.
Amidst the action, there are plenty of heartwarming moments that focus on the bond between Gru, Lucy, and their daughters, reminding audiences that the heart of the Despicable Me series is the importance of family.
Despicable Me 4 promises another rollercoaster of humor, action, and heartfelt moments, with a new villain, exciting adventures, and the Minions’ classic, chaotic charm.