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Despicable Me 4 continues the animated franchise with a 7.0 TMDB score and mixed critical reception following its 2024 release.
Despicable Me 4 is a 2024 animated comedy featuring a PG rating and a 94-minute runtime. The film holds a 7.0 score on TMDB and a 6.2 rating on IMDb.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 16, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 7.0/10 (3452 votes)
- IMDb: 6.2/10 (85,077 votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
- Metacritic: 52/100
- Runtime: 1 h 34 min (94 minutes)
- Budget and revenue (TMDB): $100,000,000 budget, $972,021,410 revenue (9.7x)
- Rank among 2024 releases: about #29 of 155
Despicable Me 4 Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How Despicable Me 4 Stacks Up
- Among the 155 English-language movies released in 2024 with at least 500 TMDB votes, Despicable Me 4 ranks about #29 by audience score, roughly the top 19 percent.
- Within animation alone, it ranks about #6 of 12 in the same group.
The film ranks in the top 19 percent of 2024 releases with at least 500 TMDB votes. It currently sits at approximately number 6 out of 12 animated films in that group. This installment's 7.0 score slightly outperforms the 6.9 average of the previous films in the collection.
Critics vs Audiences
- IMDb 6.2/10 equals 62 on a 100-point scale, while Metacritic is 52/100, a gap of 10 points in favor of audiences.
- Rotten Tomatoes shows 56% positive critic reviews, compared with an IMDb audience rating of 6.2/10.
- TMDB audiences give it 7.0/10 across 3452 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 5 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 5.2/10 on average (1 positive, 2 mixed, 2 negative among 5 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
What reviewers praise
- Several TMDB reviewers appreciate the film as a delightful addition to the beloved animated franchise.
- Some reviewers find the animation vibrant and engaging.
What reviewers criticize
- Several TMDB reviewers feel the franchise is starting to run out of steam.
- Some reviewers describe the sequel as lazy and a dud.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06 | 8/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-07 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-07 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-07 | 3/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-08 | 3/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is Despicable Me 4 About? (Spoiler-Free)
The Gru family expands with the arrival of Gru Jr., who enjoys antagonizing his father. When the villainous Maxime Le Mal and his partner Valentina threaten the family, they are forced to go into hiding.
Despicable Me 4 at a Glance
| Release date | 2024-06-20 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction, Family |
| Runtime | 1 h 34 min (94 minutes) |
| Directed by | Chris Renaud |
| Written by | Mike White, Ken Daurio |
| Top cast | Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, SofĂa Vergara |
| US rating | PG |
| Production | Universal Pictures, Illumination |
| Franchise | Despicable Me Collection |
| More details | IMDb page · TMDB page |
Cast and Characters
- Steve Carell as Gru (voice)
- Kristen Wiig as Lucy (voice)
- Will Ferrell as Maxime (voice)
- SofĂa Vergara as Valentina (voice)
- Miranda Cosgrove as Margo (voice)
- Dana Gaier Ellis as Edith (voice)
- Madison Skyy Polan as Agnes (voice)
- Pierre Coffin as Minions (voice)
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Heitor Pereira |
|---|---|
| Editing | Tiffany Hillkurtz |
| Producers | Chris Meledandri, Brett Hoffman |
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Chris Renaud (director): recent films
| Film | Year | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| The Secret Life of Pets 2 | 2019 | 6.9/10 |
| The Secret Life of Pets | 2016 | 6.3/10 |
| Despicable Me 2 | 2013 | 6.9/10 |
| The Lorax | 2012 | 6.5/10 |
| Despicable Me Presents: Minion Madness | 2010 | 7.0/10 |
| Despicable Me | 2010 | 7.3/10 |
Average across these 6 films: 6.8/10 on TMDB.
Director Chris Renaud’s last 6 films maintain a 6.8 TMDB average. Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, and Will Ferrell have recent project averages between 6.6 and 7.0.
Other recent work from the lead cast of Despicable Me 4 (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Carell avg 7.0/10 | Minions & Monsters (2026) | Movie | Gru (archive) (uncredited) (voice) | 7.5/10 |
| Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) | Movie | Gru (voice) | 7.3/10 | |
| Space Force (2020) | TV | General Mark R. Naird | 6.5/10 | |
| The Four Seasons (2025) | TV | Nick Pagano | 6.9/10 | |
| Kristen Wiig avg 6.6/10 | Masters of the Universe (2026) | Movie | Roboto (voice) | 7.1/10 |
| Sausage Party: Foodtopia (2024) | TV | Brenda (voice) | 6.8/10 | |
| Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) | Movie | Barbara Minerva | 6.3/10 | |
| Palm Royale (2024) | TV | Maxine Dellacorte | 6.3/10 | |
| Will Ferrell avg 6.9/10 | Barbie (2023) | Movie | Mattel CEO | 6.9/10 |
| Spirited (2022) | Movie | Present | 6.8/10 | |
| The Shrink Next Door (2021) | TV | Martin 'Marty' Markowitz | 6.8/10 | |
| Strays (2023) | Movie | Reggie (voice) | 7.2/10 |
Where It Fits in the Despicable Me Collection
| Film | Released | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| Despicable Me | Jul 8, 2010 | 7.3/10 |
| Despicable Me 2 | Jun 26, 2013 | 6.9/10 |
| Despicable Me 3 | Jun 15, 2017 | 6.5/10 |
| Despicable Me 4 | Jun 20, 2024 | 7.0/10 |
Budget and Box Office
TMDB lists a production budget of $100,000,000 and worldwide revenue of $972,021,410, about 9.7 times the budget. These figures are as reported on TMDB and may be incomplete or not adjusted for marketing costs.
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Jun 16, 2024 |
| Theatrical release | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Digital release | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Physical release | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Digital release | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Digital release | Feb 28, 2025 |
Where to Watch (US)
| Streaming | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
|---|---|
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 16, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
The film currently holds a 56% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 52/100 on Metacritic. It is a 94-minute animated sequel featuring the voices of Steve Carell and Will Ferrell.
It may suit you if:
- Fans of the Despicable Me franchise.
- Families looking for animated comedy.
You might skip it if:
- Viewers seeking original plot developments.
- Those who dislike sequels with many characters.
Movies Like Despicable Me 4
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) | 7.3/10 | A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his… |
| DC League of Super-Pets (2022) | 7.1/10 | When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the… |
| Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019) | 7.2/10 | Batman, Batgirl, and Robin forge an alliance with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight against the Turtles' sworn enemy, The Shredder, who has… |
| The Twits (2025) | 5.8/10 | When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them… |
| The Croods: A New Age (2020) | 7.4/10 | Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. |
| Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) | 7.1/10 | Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part… |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of Despicable Me 4?
On November 16, 2026 the IMDb rating was 6.2/10 from 85,077 votes. It changes as people vote.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of Despicable Me 4?
Rotten Tomatoes listed 56% positive critic reviews on November 16, 2026.
Is Despicable Me 4 one of the best-rated 2024 movies?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #29 of 155 English-language titles with at least 500 votes, as of November 16, 2026.
How long is Despicable Me 4?
Despicable Me 4 runs 1 h 34 min (94 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who stars in Despicable Me 4?
Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, SofĂa Vergara, Miranda Cosgrove.
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