Welcome to our in-depth look at Despicable Me 4, the latest installment in the beloved animated franchise. We'll be diving into the plot, characters, critical reception, and box office performance of this family-friendly film.

The movie follows Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, and his family as they face a new adversary, Maxime Le Mal, voiced by Will Ferrell.

Of course, no Despicable Me film is complete without the lovable Minions, known for their playful antics and humor.

Despicable Me 4 is expected to perform well at the box office, with an opening weekend range forecast of $70–$85 million (3-day) and $115–$135 million (5-day). This is comparable to the success of previous installments, such as Minions: The Rise of Gru which opened to $107 million (3-day) and $123 million (4-day) in 2022.

"The key to success, Gru is informed, is to be 'less Gru-ish'. Fortunately or not, the theme is barely developed." - Peter Bradshaw, 2024

While Despicable Me 4 has maintained the franchise's signature blend of humor and action, some critics feel that it lacks the originality and charm of earlier films.

Let's take a closer look at the critical reception of Despicable Me 4.

The movie's Rotten Tomatoes critical rating stands at 63%, with some critics noting that it lacks the freshness and innovation of earlier installments.

"Despicable Me 4 may not reinvent the wheel. What it does deliver is a brisk, fan-friendly romp which may be a little thin on actual plot but is stuffed to the gills with jokes." - Wendy Ide, 2024

Despite the mixed reviews from critics, Despicable Me 4 has received a positive response from audiences.

The film has a verified audience score of 90% (4.5/5) on Reddit, indicating that it has maintained its appeal to families and children.