Time’s Running out to Watch Despicable Me 4 on Netflix

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Steve Carell is known for playing memorable characters like Michael Scott in The Office, and he even received an Oscar nomination for his role in the 2014 film Foxcatcher. But many younger fans will recognize him as the voice of Gru from the Despicable Me movies.

As a movie reviewer, I’ve been keeping tabs on the Despicable Me franchise, and it’s a powerhouse – the four films have collectively earned over $5.4 billion globally! Now, if you’re a fan and planning to revisit Despicable Me 4, you’ll want to know it’s leaving Netflix on December 28th, 2025, according to What’s on Netflix. This 2024 release, starring Steve Carell as Gru (and a fantastic supporting cast including Will Ferrell, Sofía Vergara, and Kristen Wiig), was a huge hit, raking in over $972 million worldwide. Definitely worth a watch before it’s gone!

Despite being a major success in theaters, Despicable Me 4 has received mixed reactions from critics. It currently has a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on over 150 reviews. However, audiences seem to love it, giving it an 86% score with more than 5,000 ratings. The movie introduces Gru Jr., Gru’s new son, who loves to cause trouble. Meanwhile, Gru faces off against a new villain, Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell), and his partner, Valentina (Sofía Vergara).

For a short time, Despicable Me 4 was the highest-grossing film of 2024, but Moana 2 quickly surpassed it. Moana 2 earned over $1 billion worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing film of the year and moving Despicable Me 4 into fourth place. Despicable Me 4 was directed by Patrick Delage and Chris Renaud, and the screenplay was co-written by Mike White (known for The White Lotus) and Ken Daurio.

What does the Future Hold for the Franchise?

Now that Despicable Me 4 has done so well in theaters, fans are curious about whether more movies are planned. While a fifth Despicable Me hasn’t been officially confirmed, some reports suggest a potential release in 2027, though this is currently just rumor.

I’m so excited for the next Minions movie! According to IMDb, Minions 3 is currently being made and is scheduled to come out on July 1, 2026. Pierre Coffin is directing, and Brian Lynch is writing the script. It’s going to be amazing to hear Pierre Coffin voicing the Minions again, and I’m really looking forward to seeing Amy Sedaris and Romesh Ranganathan join the cast!

Don’t anticipate seeing a live-action Minions or Despicable Me movie in the near future. In 2024, when asked about the possibility, creator Renaud expressed strong opposition, saying he hoped it would never happen. He confirmed that no serious discussions about a live-action adaptation have taken place, emphasizing that the animated format is essential to the series’ unique style and allows for the kind of playful scenarios the films are known for.

Despicable Me 4 will leave Netflix on Dec. 28.

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2025-11-23 17:10