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Despicable Me 4

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Why people love it

Despicable Me 4 works as a family movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The family and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 34m · ★ 7.0

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    1.Despicable Me (2010)

    7.3 · Family · Comedy · Animation · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Despicable Me (2010) clearly understood what makes family work — the same quality that keeps Despicable Me 4 rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    2.Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

    7.3 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) is the kind of film Despicable Me 4 fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The family overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    3.DC League of Super-Pets (2022)

    7.2 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    DC League of Super-Pets shares Despicable Me 4's gift for family — the 2022 film delivers comedy without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    4.Elio (2025)

    6.9 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Despicable Me 4 compelling — the family, the comedy — shows up in Elio (2025) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    5.A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019)

    6.9 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    The family energy of Despicable Me 4 is alive in A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    6.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

    8.4 · Animation · Action · Adventure · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) operates in the same animation as Despicable Me 4, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The uplifting payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    7.Incredibles 2 (2018)

    7.5 · Action · Adventure · Animation · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Incredibles 2 (2018) belongs to the same conversation as Despicable Me 4 — both anchor their family in animation emotion that doesn't let go. The uplifting undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    8.Minions (2015)

    6.4 · Family · Animation · Adventure · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Despicable Me 4's family stayed with you, Minions (2015) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The comedy through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    9.The Simpsons Movie (2007)

    7.0 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Despicable Me 4 excels in family, The Simpsons Movie (2007) doubles down on comedy to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    10.The Wild Robot (2024)

    8.3 · Animation · Science Fiction · Family · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    The Wild Robot (2024) is the natural next step after Despicable Me 4: same family DNA, different perspective. The uplifting streak and animation elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Despicable Me 4?
Try Despicable Me, Minions: The Rise of Gru, DC League of Super-Pets—each shares DNA with Despicable Me 4 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Despicable Me 4?
Despicable Me 4 (2024) is best described as Family, Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Despicable Me 4 part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Despicable Me Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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