Despicable Me 4 Family Viewing Guide
Despicable Me 4 brings back Gru and his family for a fun adventure full of laughs, action, and heartwarming moments that make it great for watching with kids.[1][2] This guide helps parents decide if it’s right for family movie night, covering the story, characters, and what to expect.
The story follows Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, his wife Lucy, and their daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes as they welcome baby Gru Jr. into the family.[1][2] Gru Jr. loves to tease his dad, adding silly chaos to their home life. Trouble starts when a new bad guy named Maxime Le Mal, voiced by Will Ferrell, escapes prison and wants revenge on Gru.[1][2][4][6] Maxime has a cockroach power that makes him extra creepy, and he teams up with his girlfriend Valentina. To stay safe, Gru and his family go on the run, hiding in a new neighborhood where they pretend to be someone else.[1]
In the neighborhood, they deal with funny neighbors like Chad and Bri who make breakfasts with bacon that spells names.[1] Gru tries to teach Agnes to tell little white lies to blend in, but she sticks to being honest, which leads to great family laughs.[1] The girls go to school and make friends, while Gru sells fake solar panels to keep a low profile.[1]
A big highlight is the Mega Minions, super-powered versions of the lovable yellow Minions.[2] These Minions get powers like super strength, flying, stretching like rubber, and even laser eyes.[2] The movie pokes fun at big movie universes with a promo video called Enter The Megaverse, where Gru plans Minion movies for the next 100 years.[2]
The film runs about 90 minutes, packed with quick humor, chases, and family bonding.[3] It’s rated PG for cartoon action and mild bad language, with nothing too scary for young kids.[5][6] Villains like Maxime look goofy more than frightening, and the Minions steal every scene with their nonsense.[2]
Voice stars include Joey King as a new character, Dana Gaier as Agnes, and more familiar faces.[5] Watch clips like the family moving to the new neighborhood on YouTube to get a feel for the fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu1zUqp3R9w.[1]
Families love how it shows Gru growing as a dad while keeping the wild energy of past movies.[6] It’s perfect for ages 5 and up, with messages about family sticking together and being true to yourself.
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu1zUqp3R9w
https://www.imdb.com/news/ni64638170/
https://www.oreateai.com/blog/despicable-me-4-what-to-expect-from-the-latest-adventure/b7be92750632bff9954de8f13d586aa5
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%8A%88%ED%8D%BC%EB%B0%B0%EB%93%9C%204
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zToC_biYlD0
https://www.avclub.com/despicable-me-4-review-good-enough-is-the-enemy-of-goo-1851571784
