In 2017, we returned to the present for "Despicable Me 3" before the franchise went on a brief hiatus. It wasn't until 2022 ...

The Despicable Me franchise centers on Gru, a super-villain (who later becomes a dad and superhero); his yellow-coloured Minions; and his three orphan girls, Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Meanwhile, “Minions 3” follows the blockbuster success of “Despicable Me 4,” which opened to $230 million worldwide over July 4 weekend as the franchise continues to dominate Independence ...

producer of Rise of Gru and director of the first two Despicable Me films. “It’s like power by wearing you out.” Failing upwards has got the Minions very far, indeed, especially considering ...

and Despicable Me 3 (2017). The franchise also includes two spin-off prequels, Minions (2015) and Minions: The Rise Of Gru (2022), short films, a television special, video games, and a theme park ...

Gru and Minions in 'Despicable Me 2' (2013).

As reported by Variety, Minions 3 will therefore now arrive on July 1, 2026, keeping up the tradition of Despicable Me films enjoying the Independence Day box office. Shrek 5, meanwhile ...

At the same time, the studio said Friday it is moving up Illumination’s Minions 3 from June 30 ... most recently with Despicable Me 4 minting a $230M global opening last summer.