when Universal and Illumination made 'Despicable M3', it curates a non-canonical story for its scope ratio. Tracing back the end roots of its second installment, this one opens a whole new chapter as Gru and Lucy, their adopted girls — Margo, Edith and Agnes — and their Minions, welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. When Gru's family is forced to go on the run, Gru now faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina. optimized for IMAX®. starring the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Madison Polan, Will Ferrell, Joey King, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman, Pierre Coffin, and Steve Coogan. Chris Renaud directs - Co-Directed by Patrick Delage - from an adaptation by Mike White and Ken Daurio; Based upon development of Despicable Me, directly licensed from Universal Studios. Produced by Chris Meledandri and Brett Hoffman. Original Score by Heitor Pereira; Original Songs and Themes by Pharrell Williams • Soundtrack on Back Lot Music. a Chris Meledandri production for Universal Pictures, presented in association with Dentsu, Inc. and Fuji-TV Network. Character Animation and Computer Graphics by Illumination Studios Paris. France release: July 3, 2024 • Japan release: July 19, 2024 Approved [#54865]/rated PG for action and rude humor.