Despicable Me is one of the most successful animated comedy series of all time. It follows the adventures of Gru, a former supervillain turned adoptive father, and his loyal Minions, yellow creatures who love bananas and mischief.
Despicable Me movies are about Gru, a funny ex-villain raising cute kids with his silly yellow Minions. The latest movie, Despicable Me 4, just came out and people liked it but wished it was more surprising.
Okay, I can rewrite that sentence in simpler words. How about this:
Despicable Me 5 is the next movie that will show what happens to Gru and his family now. It will also have Gru fighting a new enemy, and the Minions making funny trouble.
Trailer
The official trailer is not out yet you can see some fan-made trailer here.
Release Date
There is no official release date for Despicable Me 5 as of now. However, based on the previous pattern of the series, there are speculations that the next installment is scheduled to be released in 2027.
This movie will be distributed by Universal Pictures and produced by Illumination Entertainment, the same companies behind the previous films.
It will be directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, who also directed Despicable Me 4, and written by Mike White, who also wrote Despicable Me 4.
Here are some interesting facts about the series:
- The first film was going to be called “Evil Me” at first.
- The Minions have their own language that the directors made up. They used words from different languages, such as French, Spanish, English, and Italian.
- Steve Carell, who voices Gru, said his accent is a mix of Ricardo Montalban and Bela Lugosi.
- The Vicious 6, the supervillain group that Gru liked as a kid and fought as an adult, are voiced by famous actors such as Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, and Lucy Lawless.
- Despicable Me is the most successful animated series ever, even more than Shrek. It has made over $3.7 billion worldwide.
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The New Threat
This movie will pick up where Despicable Me 4 left off, with Gru and his family living happily ever after. However, their peace will be disrupted by a new threat: the return of the Vicious 6, the supervillain group that Gru idolized as a child and clashed with in Minions:
The Rise of Gru. The Vicious 6, led by Wild Knuckles, have escaped from prison and are seeking revenge on Gru for stealing their glory and ruining their plans. They have also teamed up with Balthazar Bratt, the former child star turned evil mastermind who was defeated by Gru in Despicable Me 3.
Storyline
They are enjoying their happy and peaceful life until they receive a mysterious message from the Anti-Villain League. It says that a new supervillain has emerged, and he is targeting Gru and his family.
The new supervillain is The Black Hole of Doom, a young and arrogant internet star who wants to become the most famous and powerful person in the world. He has a device that can create black holes, and he uses it to cause chaos and destruction. He also has a huge fan base that follows his every move online.
The Black Hole of Doom reveals that he is the son of Vector, the villain from the first movie who was trapped on the moon. He blames Gru for his father’s fate, and he wants to get revenge on him. He also wants to steal the moon, just like his father tried to. Gru will have to use his wits, gadgets, and Minions to stop The Black Hole of Doom and save his family and the world.
The Family Drama
Gru will have to use his wits, gadgets, and Minions to stop the Vicious 6 and Bratt from taking over the world. He will also have to deal with his family issues, such as his twin brother Dru, his rebellious daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes, and his mischievous son Gru Jr. Gru Jr. is a new character who was introduced in Despicable Me 4.
He is the biological son of Gru and Lucy, who was born after they got married. He is a troublemaker who loves to prank his dad and annoy his sisters. He also has a crush on Valentina, the girlfriend of Maxime Le Mal, the new nemesis of Gru in Despicable Me 4.
The Voice Cast
This movie will feature the same voice cast as the previous films, with some new additions. Steve Carell will voice both Gru and Dru, the twin brothers who are former and current supervillains respectively. Kristen Wiig will voice Lucy Wilde, Gru’s wife and a former agent of the Anti-Villain League. Miranda Cosgrove will voice Margo, Gru, and Lucy’s eldest daughter who is a teenager.
Dana Gaier will voice Edith, Gru, and Lucy’s middle daughter who is a tomboy. Nev Scharrel will voice Agnes, Gru, and Lucy’s youngest daughter who loves unicorns. Madison Skyy Polan will voice Gru Jr., Gru and Lucy’s son who is a troublemaker. Pierre Coffin will voice the Minions, the yellow creatures who serve Gru and speak gibberish.
Alan Arkin will voice Wild Knuckles, the leader of the Vicious 6 and Gru’s childhood idol. Taraji P. Henson will voice Belle Bottom, the second-in-command of the Vicious 6 and a master of disguise. Michelle Yeoh will voice Master Chow, a member of the Vicious 6 and a martial arts expert.
Jean-Claude Van Damme will voice Jean-Clawed, a member of the Vicious 6 and a clawed brute. Dolph Lundgren will voice Svengeance, a member of the Vicious 6 and a Viking warrior. Danny Trejo will voice Stronghold, a member of the Vicious 6 and a muscle-bound henchman.
Lucy Lawless will voice Nun-Chuck, a member of the Vicious 6 and a nun with deadly weapons. Trey Parker will voice Balthazar Bratt, a former child star turned evil mastermind who is obsessed with the 1980s. Steve Coogan will voice Silas Ramsbottom, the head of the Anti-Villain League and Gru’s former boss. Julie Andrews will voice Gru’s Mom, Gru, and Dru’s mother who is a secret agent.
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Conclusion
Despicable Me 5 is one of the most anticipated animated films of 2027. It will continue the story of Gru and his family as they face new challenges and enemies.
It will also feature the return of the Vicious 6, the supervillain group that Gru admired as a child and fought as an adult. This movie will be a fun, action-packed, and heartwarming film that will appeal to fans of all ages.
