Despicable Me 4, set to release in 2024, brings Gru, Lucy, their adopted daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes, and, of course, the Minions back for an exciting new adventure filled with hilarious antics, unexpected challenges, and plenty of heart. The official trailer opens with Gru and Lucy enjoying a peaceful family life after years of action-packed villain-turned-hero adventures. But peace doesn’t last long as an old nemesis returns, sending Gru and his family spiraling into a whirlwind of chaos, new villains, and undercover missions.
The plot thickens when Balthazar Bratt, the ’80s-obsessed villain who was previously defeated by Gru, teams up with a mysterious new character, a tech-savvy mastermind who goes by the name “The Game Master.” Obsessed with video games and virtual reality, The Game Master has invented a dangerous device called “The Controller,” which can manipulate real-world objects and even people like game characters. With this power, he plans to create a “real-life game” by wreaking havoc across major cities around the world, starting with Gru’s hometown.
Realizing that this threat could endanger not only his family but the world, Gru decides to come out of retirement for one last mission. However, his family won’t let him do it alone. Lucy, ever the devoted partner, joins him as his sidekick, while Margo, Edith, and Agnes each find ways to help in the fight. In a humorous twist, the Minions—eager to be heroes themselves—begin training for “battle,” despite their clumsy antics and questionable methods.
The trailer showcases the family’s journey as they travel to locations across the globe, from high-tech skyscrapers in Japan to ancient castles in Europe, all while facing challenges and obstacles set up by The Game Master and Balthazar Bratt. The Game Master’s device creates surreal, game-like scenarios where characters must dodge obstacles and complete ridiculous “levels,” adding a playful, action-packed twist to their usual antics. Along the way, the Minions cause mayhem, accidentally unlocking traps and even trying their hand at video game-style combat with predictably funny results.
Throughout the adventure, Gru confronts his past as a villain, with flashbacks reminding him of who he once was and who he has become. He grapples with balancing his old villain instincts with his desire to be a positive role model for his girls, especially as Margo begins expressing her own interest in espionage.
As the trailer reaches its climax, Gru and Lucy engage in a final showdown with Bratt and The Game Master in a stadium filled with booby traps, digital illusions, and dangerous simulations. Gru’s family rallies behind him, helping him defeat the villains in an epic sequence that highlights both Gru’s transformation and his family’s growth.
With action, comedy, and heartfelt family moments, Despicable Me 4 promises a mix of nostalgia and fresh excitement, showing that even reformed villains can continue to grow—and sometimes, even the bad guys need a family to lean on.
