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.

Despicable Me ... Minions have their own storyline in this movie. After a falling out with the main character, a group of Minions decides to rebel and embark on their own journey, led by Mel.

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 ...

“Minions 3” follows last year’s “Despicable Me 4” and is part of what Universal describes as “the biggest global animated franchise in history.” This latest “Minions” installment ...

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 ...

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