Despicable Me 4 Now has a streaming release date after dominating theaters this summer. Directed by Chris Renaud, the fourth installment in Illumination’s Despicable me Franchise follows Gru (Steve Carell) as he faces off against new rival Maxime La Mal (Will Pearl) while also dealing with the arrival of baby Gru Jr. Despicable Me 4 were mixed by critics, but the film, which also features voice acting from Kristen Wiig, Sofía Vergara, and Joey King, was a box office success, earning over $953 million worldwide.
ComicBook.com Now reveals that Despicable Me 4 will begin streaming on Peacock on October 31Meaning audiences still have about a month to wait. This streaming release date comes nearly two months after the first film was made available on VOD. The film will be joining both Despicable me (2010) and Despicable Me 2 (2013) on Peacock, with Despicable Me 3 (2017) streaming on Fubo instead.
What Despicable Me 4’s box office success means for its streaming popularity
Why the film will probably be a hit at home
Despicable Me 4Its $953 million box office, comprising $360.7 million domestically and $592.5 million internationally, confirms that The response of the critics is not deterring the audience when it comes to the franchise. The film currently has a 56% on Rotten tomatoes of critics, and this score is in line with Despicable Me 3s 58%, and the film is currently the second-highest-grossing entry in the franchise behind Minions (2015). The latest Gru adventure earned an 88% audience score, speaking to the enduring love for the franchise from general moviegoers.
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The fact that something in the Despicable me/ Minions Franchises tend to perform well in theaters, meaning the latest installment will likely be a hit at home. It also means Peacock could experience a bump in subscriber growth, especially since the service has two other popular entries in the franchise. Which can keep younger or family viewers entertained.
Our take on the success of Despicable Me 4
The new film only confirmed the dominance of illumination
Despicable Me 4 was so successful in theaters that Minions 3 is confirmed in this way. There is no official word yet on a potential Despicable Me 5But the continued popularity of the franchise suggests that another outing for Gru is likely.
The Despicable me And Minions Films may not break the mold in terms of their storytelling or exploration of meaningful themes, however It is clear that there is a joy with the silliness of the franchise, bright colors and child-friendly humor. Illumination seems to have this formula down exactly, and Despicable Me 4 has only strengthened the studio’s hold over the current animated movie landscape following the success of previous entries in the franchise and other titles like The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).
Source: ComicBook.com