Despicable Me 4 (2024)
Kernel Score: 78% · 3,091 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 2024-06-20
Runtime: 94 minutes
Is Despicable Me 4 worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Gru and family face a new villain in a lively, short sequel. It's cheerful and fast for kids, but the plot is thin and the jokes mostly retread earlier films, so adults may get less out of it.
Watch it if you
- have young kids who love Minions
- want a quick, undemanding cartoon
Skip it if you
- want a rich story
- are tired of the franchise
Best for: Kids' movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Despicable Me 4
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.
Despicable Me 4 parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that this PG animated family comedy features cartoonish superhero-versus-villain action wrapped around warm family themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Slapstick, cartoon-style action as Gru's family battles a super-villain nemesis; nothing graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Despicable Me 4
If you liked Despicable Me 4, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Despicable Me (2010) — 82%: The original, with a stronger story and heart
- Despicable Me 2 (2013) — 77%: Funnier sequel with the same cast
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) — 82%: Minions' origin story, fast and silly
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — 91%: Clever, stylish animated adventure for all ages
- Big Hero 6 (2014) — 88%: Warm animated adventure with real emotion
- The Bad Guys (2022) — 84%: Fast, witty animated caper
Director
Cast
- Steve Carell as Gru (voice)
- Kristen Wiig as Lucy (voice)
- Will Ferrell as Maxime (voice)
- Sofía Vergara as Valentina (voice)
- Miranda Cosgrove as Margo (voice)
- Dana Gaier as Edith (voice)
- Madison Polan as Agnes (voice)
- Pierre Coffin as Minions (voice)
- Chris Renaud as Principal Übelschlecht (voice)
- Steve Coogan as Silas (voice)
Despicable Me 4 FAQ
Is Despicable Me 4 worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Gru and family face a new villain in a lively, short sequel. It's cheerful and fast for kids, but the plot is thin and the jokes mostly retread earlier films, so adults may get less out of it.
Where can I watch Despicable Me 4?
In the US you can stream Despicable Me 4 on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Despicable Me 4 OK for kids?
Despicable Me 4 is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this PG animated family comedy features cartoonish superhero-versus-villain action wrapped around warm family themes.
What movies are like Despicable Me 4?
If you liked Despicable Me 4, try Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Minions: The Rise of Gru and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.