Despicable Me 5 (2025), brings back Gru (Steve Carell) and his mischievous Minions for yet another hilarious and heartwarming adventure. This time, the stakes are higher as Gru faces a new villain, but he also grapples with his growing family and the chaos that comes with balancing villainy and fatherhood. The film delivers on the signature humor and action that fans love, with a few twists along the way.
The story begins with Gru settling into his new life as a reformed villain, now fully embracing his role as a father to Margo, Edith, and Agnes. However, peace doesn’t last long as a new global threat emerges in the form of El Macho’s son, Rico, who is determined to outdo his father’s legacy and prove himself as the world’s greatest supervillain. Rico’s plan? To steal the moon using a modified shrink ray, a plot that’s all too familiar to Gru. As Gru assembles his team, including Lucy (Kristen Wiig), Dr. Nefario, and the Minions, the race is on to stop Rico.
Meanwhile, the Minions are up to their usual antics, but this time they accidentally unleash a new breed of mutated Minions, leading to chaotic but comical consequences. As Gru and his family work to save the world, the Minions try to clean up their mess, resulting in some of the film’s most laugh-out-loud moments. The tension between Gru’s responsibilities as a father and his old instincts as a supervillain makes for an entertaining and emotional ride.
In the final showdown, Gru faces Rico in an epic battle on the moon, with his family and the Minions by his side. Gru must use his wits and newfound understanding of family to outsmart Rico, leading to a satisfying and action-packed conclusion. With heartwarming moments, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a few surprises, Despicable Me 5 delivers everything fans love about the franchise.