Despicable Me 4now has a streaming release date after dominating in theaters this summer. Directed by Chris Renaud, the fourth installment in Illumination’sDespicable Mefranchise follows Gru (Steve Carell) as he faces off against new rival Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) while also dealing with the arrival of the baby Gru Jr.Reviews forDespicable Me 4were mixed from critics, but the film, which also features voice acting from Kristen Wiig, Sofía Vergara, and Joey King, was a box office success, grossing over $953 million worldwide.
ComicBook.comnow reveals thatDespicable Me 4will start streaming on Peacock on October 31, meaning audiences still have about a month to wait. This streaming release date comes nearly two months after the film first became available on VOD. The film will be joining bothDespicable Me(2010) andDespicable Me 2(2013) on Peacock, withDespicable Me 3(2017) streaming instead on Fubo.
What Despicable Me 4’s Box Office Success Means For Its Streaming Popularity
Why The Film Will Probably Be A Hit At Home
Despicable Me 4’s $953 million box office, which comprises $360.7 million domestic and $592.5 million internationally, affirms thata lackluster critics' response doesn’t deter audiences when it comes to this franchise. The film currently has a 56% onRotten Tomatoesfrom critics, and this score is in line withDespicable Me 3’s 58%, and that film currently stands as the second-highest-grossing entry in the franchise behindMinions(2015). The latest Gru adventure earned an 88% audience score, speaking to the enduring love for the franchise from general movie-goers.
Despicable Me 4 Cast & Character Guide: Where Else You Know The Cast
Despicable Me 4 will see Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig reprise their roles for another adventure between Gru, Lucy, and their new family.
Our Take On Despicable Me 4’s Success
The New Film Has Only Affirmed Illumination’s Animation Dominance
Despicable Me 4was so successful in theaters thatMinions 3is confirmedto be on the way. There’s been no official word yet on a potentialDespicable Me 5, but the continued popularity of the franchise suggests that another outing for Gru is likely.
TheDespicable MeandMinionsfilms may not be breaking the mold in terms of their storytelling or exploration of meaningful themes, butit’s clear that there’s joy to be had with the franchise’s silliness, bright colors, and child-friendly humor. Illumination seems to have this formula down pat, andDespicable Me 4has only solidified the studio’s hold over the current animated movie landscape after the success of previous entries in the franchise and other titles likeThe Super Mario Bros. Movie(2023).
Despicable Me 4
Cast
The infamous (and kind-hearted) not-super villain Gru returns in Despicable Me 4, the fourth entry in the long-running movie series from Illumination Entertainment. The fourth film also sees the return of Gru’s wife, Lucy, portrayed again by Kristin Wiig, and introduces their son.
