Gru and the minions are finally back this summer, as Illumination has finally dropped the trailer for Despicable Me 4. The upcoming film is returning with more chaos and silly antics of the minions along with an adorable little face, Gru Jr. The sequel will feature Gru coming face-to-face with another villain, Will Ferrell’s Maxime Le Mal, who is hellbent on destroying the reformed bad guy and his peaceful family life.
While Despicable Me 4 is set to showcase more mischief of the adorable minions, eagle-eyed fans of the franchise have noticed an uncanny resemblance with The Incredibles 2, and they can not get over it. The fans are talking about it all over social media, sharing their view on the resemblance.
Despicable Me 4 Fans Can’t Get Over Gru Jr.’s Look
Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 happens to be the sixth film in the series, including the Minions films. The trailer for the 4th film was dropped a few hours back, which features Steve Carrel voicing Gru and his adorably mischievous minions. The film is set to continue from the events of the 3rd film, where Gru married Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and started a family with his three daughters, his minions, and his son, Gru Jr.
While fans are thrilled to see a new face, as he already looks devious, and believe that he will continue his father’s legacy, at the same time, they could not get over the fact that Gru Jr. has an uncanny resemblance with Jack-Jack from Disney’s The Incredibles 2.
After watching the trailer, fans went on X where Discussing Films (@DiscussingFilm) shared the first look of Gru Jr. and fans shared their opinions about the new character.
that one piece of hair lmao💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/rHWxR5S447
— Chombe (@Chombe1080) January 28, 2024
Gru's son looks like Jack from The Incredibles pic.twitter.com/O6WTWGNEIJ
— Chombe (@Chombe1080) January 28, 2024
BRO already looks devious 💀💀🤣🤣🤣this gonna be a good movie I love the legacy going on here pic.twitter.com/XaAnOxrpb5
— 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐯𝐫𝐨🌟 (@Chillvro17) January 28, 2024
He's totally going to be the main Gru in a future Despicable movie as a passing of the torch down the road.
— Whimsy (@SparkingClouds) January 28, 2024
🙋🏼♀️ Gru you got the wrong baby That baby belongs too The Incredibles they are looking for him 😊
— Sandra 79 (@Sandra6206) January 28, 2024
As fans love the first look of Gru Jr., they can not wait to see the film drop in theatres, as the trailer marks the return of the most successful film franchise that Illumination has ever created.
The Plot and Cast of Despicable Me 4
When Despicable Me was released back in 2010, it took the world by storm, as it received immense love from the fans and created box office records. The first film led to the birth of one of the biggest animated film franchises that has always left fans excited, as this film series has heaps of potential.
The fourth film features names like Steve Carrel as Gru, Kristen Wiig as Lucy Wilde, Miranda Cosgrove as Margo, Nev Scharrel as Agnes, Dana Gaier as Edith Gru, Will Ferrell as Maxime Le Mal, Sofia Vergara as Valentina, and many more.
The film is written by Mike White and Ken Daurio, and it’ll be directed by Chris Renaud. The sequel is set to continue from the events of the 3rd film, though the plot is not officially shared by Illumination, it will probably showcase Gru and his wife Lucy Wilde in the next chapter of their lives, which includes the Anti-Villain League and the inclusion of their children and minions in the same. Moreover, judging from the trailer, there’s a new villain coming after Gru and his family.
Despicable Me 4 is set to release in theatres on 3rd July 2024.
