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.

Fast paced and teeming with slapstick gags, Despicable Me 4 is as overstuffed as a piñata but full of enough candy to give audiences an enjoyable sugar rush.

A fun continuation of the delightfully entertaining franchise, Despicable Me 4 is a slapstick blast from start to finish thanks to Gru, Minions and the whole crew.

'Despicable Me 4' offers a mixed bag with beloved characters and Minions' antics providing humor and charm. However, the film is criticized for its weak plot, underdeveloped characters, and lack of originality. Animation and voice acting are praised, elevating the film despite flaws. New characters and subplots receive mixed reactions, with some finding them refreshing and others feeling they detract from the main story. Overall, 'Despicable Me 4' is seen as a fun but flawed addition, with varying enjoyment levels.