Minions: The Rise of Gru is a 2022 animated comedy from directors Kyle Balba and Brad Abelson, from a screenplay by Brian Lynch and Matthew Fogel, based on characters from Cinco Paul. In the same Despicable Me universe, the film is a direct sequel to the 2015 spin-off Minions.
In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto--a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please--deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions.
The cast includes Steve Carell as Gru, Pierre Coffin as the Minions, along with Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin.
Minions: The Rise of Gru is set to debut only in theaters on July 1st. Check out the official trailer below!