The first trailer for "Despicable Me 4" is out, bringing back Gru and the Minions in another exciting adventure by Universal and Illumination powerhouses.
The series continues to follow the adventures of Gru, voiced by Steve Carrell, a former supervillain turned family man.
Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier, and Pierre Coffin return to voice their characters like Lucy, Margo, and others.
Will Ferrell, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, and more join the cast, introducing fresh dynamics, including a new rival and Gru's baby boy.
The story-line involves a new villian Maxime Le Mal, voiced by Ferell; Vergara plays Valentina, Maxime's girlfriend. Gru and Lucy welcome Gru Jr.
"Despicable Me" has been a global phenomenon since 2010, with the third film surpassing the 'Shrek' series as the highest-grossing animated franchise, grossing over $1 billion.
Chris Meledandri, co-founder of Illumination, produces the film. The directors are Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, with Mike White as the writer.
The teaser promises thrilling adventures, leaving fans curious about the "Despicable Me" franchise's future after "Despicable Me 3."
"Despicable Me 4" is scheduled for release on July 3, 2024.