Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Kyle Balda, and serves as a spinoff/prequel to the main Despicable Me film series as well as a sequel to the 2015 film Minions. The film has the voice talent of Steve Carell and Pierre Coffin, who reprise their roles from previous installments.

It is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 3, 2020 by Universal Pictures.

Premise
The film will tell an origin story of the adventures of the Minions, working for a then-tyrannical leader, Gru.

Voice cast

 * Steve Carell as Gru
 * Pierre Coffin as Kevin/Stuart/Bob/Mel/Minions

Production
The film was officially announced on January 26, 2017 with Illumination once again attached in addition with Universal Pictures distributing. It began filming on July 29, 2017.

Release
Minions: The Rise of Gru is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 3, 2020 by Universal Pictures.