The Despicable Me franchise is back with another adventure for Gru and the Minions, and there are different options for where to watch Despicable Me 4. Illumination's popular animated franchise began in 2010 as audiences were introduced to Steve Carell as the supervillain Gru and his army of Minions. Over the course of the prior movies, he's transformed into the hero, loving husband, and caring father he is when Despicable Me 4 begins. The 2024 film follows Gru and his family as they cross paths with a major new villain, Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell).
With as much as success as the Despicable Me movies have had over the years, there was never any question about how Universal and Illumination would release the fourth installment of the main series. The sixth entry overall has a theatrical release and massive box office expectations based on the franchise's history. But in the age of streaming, at-home viewing options for family films can be just as important as when they release in theaters. Determining the best way to watch Despicable Me 4 could be a matter of timing.
The first opportunity to watch Despicable Me 4 is with its theatrical release on July 3, 2024. Illumination releases the movie on Wednesday to get ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend. The PG animated movie is targeted at families and fans of the Despicable Me franchise. With only a 95-minute runtime, it is a quick and breezy movie to watch in theaters. There are IMAX and 3D options for showtimes for audiences looking for a premium experience.
Find Showtimes For Despicable Me 4
Theatrical showtimes from Wednesday, July 3 onward can be found via the links below:
- Fandango
- Regal
- AMC Theaters
- Alamo Drafthouse
- Cinemark
- Cineplex
When Will Despicable Me 4 Release On Streaming?
Despicable Me 4 Will Stream On Peacock
No official streaming release date for Despicable Me 4 has been announced so far, but the movie will stream on Peacock first, thanks to it being a Universal and Illumination production. It is possible to predict the film's streaming debut based on the studios' history. Universal waits about 90 days on average to move a film from theaters to streaming, but Illumination movies typically take longer. The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Migration took around 120 days, for example. Despicable Me 4's streaming release date could be in October 2024 if the pattern holds.