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The film introduces a new dynamic to the household with the arrival of , who, much to Gru's frustration, seems to prefer everyone else over his father. Their domestic life is upended when Gru’s childhood rival, Maxime Le Mal (voiced by Will Ferrell), escapes from prison seeking revenge.

While the franchise formula is familiar, Despicable Me 4 introduces a few new elements: Film Despicable Me 4

The film excels in its "fish out of water" premise. Watching Lucy Wiig struggle to be a normal suburban mom (she tries to arrest a mailman for "suspicious loitering") is comedic gold. However, the film suffers slightly from "sequel bloat"—there are three subplots running simultaneously (Gru’s heist with Poppy, Lucy’s suburban war, and the Mega-Minions). The film introduces a new dynamic to the

By its fourth entry, the Despicable Me series has firmly established a "winning formula" that prioritizes slapstick humor and visual gags over deep character development. Reviewers from sites like Rotten Tomatoes suggest that while the film doesn't "take risks" or "break new ground," it successfully delivers the "effective slapstick Minion mayhem" that fans expect. Watching Lucy Wiig struggle to be a normal

While Gru tried to blend in at the local country club, his neighbor’s daughter, , recognized him. She didn't want to turn him in; she wanted to be him. She blackmailed Gru into helping her pull a heist at the Lycée Pas Bon, the elite school for villains.

Because Maxime has a weapon that transforms people into cockroaches (and other threats), the Anti-Villain League (AVL) forces Gru and his family into Witness Protection . They are moved to a safe house in a fancy upper-class suburb called Mayflower.