Minions: The Rise of Gru takes us back to bad as we explore the origin story of young Gru and his Minions, giving us a first-hand look at how they became the world’s most despicable team.
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Release Date:
Friday, July 1, 2022 Nationwide
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Plot: What's the story about?
In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions.
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Who stars in Minions: The Rise of Gru: Cast List
Pierre Coffin ... Kevin (voice)
Despicable Me 4, Minions
Steve Carell ... Gru (voice)
If, Despicable Me 4
Taraji P. Henson ... Belle Bottom (voice)
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, The Color Purple
Michelle Yeoh ... Master Chow (voice)
The Tiger's Apprentice, Kung Fu Panda 2
Problemista, Due Date
Jean-Claude Van Damme ... Jean Clawed (voice)
Darkness of Man, The Expendables 2
Lucy Lawless ... Nunchuk (voice)
Bedtime Stories, The Spine of Night
Dolph Lundgren ... Svengeance (voice)
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Come Out Fighting
Danny Trejo ... Stronghold (voice)
Machete, Storks
Russell Brand ... Dr. Nefario (voice)
Trolls, Under the Boardwalk
Julie Andrews ... Marlena Gru (voice)
Shrek 2 (re-release), Despicable Me 3
Alan Arkin ... Wild Knuckles (voice)
Million Dollar Arm, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Who's making Minions: The Rise of Gru: Crew List
A look at the Minions: The Rise of Gru behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kyle Balda last directed Despicable Me 3 and Minions. The film's writer Brian Lynch last wrote The Secret Life of Pets 2 and Minions.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Janet HealyChris Meledandri
Chris Renaud
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Production: What we know about Minions: The Rise of Gru?
Key Facts
- Steered by the franchise’s original creators, Minions: The Rise of Gru is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborators Janet Healy and Chris Renaud. The film is directed by returning franchise filmmaker Kyle Balda (Despicable Me 3, Minions), co-directed by Brad Ableson (The Simpsons) and Jonathan del Val (The Secret Life of Pets films), and features the iconic voice of Pierre Coffin as the Minions and a killer ʼ70s soundtrack courtesy of legendary Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff.
- Minions: The Rise of Gru stars Oscar® nominee Steve Carell, returning in the role of Gru, and features a thrilling new cast of stars, including Oscar® winner Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren and Danny Trejo. The film also features Russell Brand, Michelle Yeoh and Oscar® winner Julie Andrews.
Filming Timeline
- 2022 - June: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2020 - February: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2017 - December: The film was set to Production status.
Minions: The Rise of Gru Release Date: When was the film released?
Minions: The Rise of Gru was a Nationwide release in 2022 on Friday, July 1, 2022. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Princess, Sniper: The White Raven and Mr. Malcolm's List.
Minions: The Rise of Gru DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Minions: The Rise of Gru was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Friday, September 2, 2022 .