Despicable Me 4

Name: Despicable Me 4
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction, Family
Released: 2024-06-20
Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Sofía Vergara, Miranda Cosgrove

2024 | 94 min | Animation, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction, Family

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 10 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Minions: The Rise of Gru or Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$972 million worldwide on a $100 million budget; spent 11 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
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