Universal Pictures debuted a new trailer today for the upcoming fifth installment in the Despicable Me franchise, Minions: The Rise of Gru. This film will tell the origin story of how the supervillain, Gru, met his faithful sidekicks, the Minions. The official synopsis for the film is:
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.It’s not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions.When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader—legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar® winner Alan Arkin)— Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
Minions: The Rise of Gru sees Steve Carell return as Gru and Pierre Coffin as Kevin, Stuart, Bob, Otto, and the rest of the Minions. Joining Carell in this all-new adventure is an all-star cast that includes Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo. Also featured in the film are Russell Brand, Michelle Yeoh, and Julie Andrews.
Minions: The Rise of Gru will be released in theaters on July 1, so check out the trailer below to get a sneak peek into this upcoming film.
