Four months after the debut of “Despicable Me,” DreamWorks released “Megamind.” In both films, the lead characters are introduced as villains but become heroes.

The last scene of Despicable Me 4 sees Gru take part in a talent show at a prison, alongside the film’s villain, arch rival Maxime Le Mal. As they sing “Everybody Wants to Rule the World ...

As popular as his minions may be, Steve Carell's Felonious Gru is one of the funniest--and most quotable--characters in the Despicable Me franchise.

For a franchise that has been fairly consistent with its style of PG animated humor, the “Despicable Me” movies are kind of all over the place for me. I couldn’t stand the first one, loved ...

“Despicable Me 4” returns the focus to Gru and his family after the 2022 prequel “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” with storylines for all of the series’ major characters.

In DESPICABLE ME 4, Gru just added little Gru, Jr. to his family. But Renaud says future movies may feature Gru’s kids all grown up. “We have so many characters at this point in this world that, again ...

Gru, right, voiced by Steve Carell, his family and some minions arrive at a safe house in a scene from “Despicable Me 4.” (Courtesy of Illumination & Universal Pictures).

That is exactly what the newest installment does. While “Despicable Me 4” does retread some familiar ground, it also explores new dynamics — both with Gru and his family and with entertaining new ...

Whereas the first movie had purpose, the second film ingenuity and the third whimsy, “Despicable Me 4” lacks anything that warrants its existence beyond a tax write-off and a frontier ...

Fans are wondering how old is Gru in Despicable Me 4. The beloved supervillain-turned-family-man continues to bring laughter and excitement to audiences. And, Gru’s age has intrigued viewers ...

The thing about Despicable Me 4, though, is that it struggles to slap beyond the gags. Is it enough to be entertaining? Probably. But a new-age cartoon comes with the responsibility of being more than ...