The Gru Crew is embarking on the next stage of its plan for world domination! On the heels of buoying Illumination’s popular movie series to becoming the first animated franchise to surpass $5 billion, Despicable Me 4 is now available to rent or own on digital platforms, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The release includes two brand-new Minion Mini-Movies with purchase from participating retailers, including Amazon, Apple, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast, Xfinity, Cox and Verizon.
Synopsis: The world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain-League-agent returns for a bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. Gru, Lucy and their girls welcome a new member to the family – Gru Jr. – who is intent on tormenting his dad, as a new nemesis shows up and forces the family to go on the run. This latest blockbuster chapter in the biggest global animated franchise in history is packed with nonstop action and filled with Illumination’s signature subversive humor.
Directed by Chris Renaud and co-directed by Patrick Delage, Despicable Me 4 stars Steve Carell (The Office) and Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live) as Gru and Lucy. The cast also includes Will Ferrell (Anchorman, Elf), Sofia Vergara (Modern Family, Griselda), Joey King (The Kissing Booth, The Act), Stephen Colbert (The Colbert Report, Monsters vs. Aliens) and Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly).
Exclusive Minion MIni-Movies:
- Game Over and Over – After stumbling upon a powered-up game controller inside Gru’s lair, the mischievous Minions discover its ability to control one another, unleashing mayhem as they compete for high scores.
- Benny’s Birthday – Benny finds himself trapped in a time loop of a Minion-style birthday party, encountering uproarious mischief at every turn.
Fans can also take advantage of offers like Fandango at Home’s bundle Illumination Presents: Despicable Me 4-Movie Collection ($59.99) or add in the prequel Minions movies with the Illumination Presents: Despicable Me 6-Movie Collection. The service offers DM4 available to purchase for $29.99 or rent for $19.99.
Fandango has also packed in an exclusive featurette which goes behind-the-scenes to spotlight the cast members recording stand-out lines from the film.
