Despicable Me 5 marks the return of Gru, Lucy, the girls, and, of course, the mischievous Minions, in their biggest and most explosive adventure yet. This time, the stakes are global with the appearance of a mysterious new villain known only as “Z-Ghost,” whose plan is to erase all records of villainy in history and rewrite the world in his own image.

Gru, now semi-retired and trying to enjoy a quieter life with Lucy and their growing family (yes, little Gru Jr. is already running around the house!), is forced back into the Anti-Villain League when they discover that Z-Phantom is targeting former villains and stealing their technology—including Gru’s old gear!

The story unfolds across several continents: from high-speed chases in Tokyo to an epic Minion-led mission in the catacombs of Paris. Z-Phantom’s goal? To use a Quantum Memory Rewriter to erase the world’s collective memory of all villains… starting with Gru.
To stop him, Gru must team up with unlikely allies: his long-lost cousin in Italy, Vittorio Gruzzi, and a reformed Vector. Meanwhile, the Minions star in a hilarious subplot, forming a secret resistance called “The Yellow Resistance,” equipped with wacky costumes and banana-based gadgets.

The climax features an epic showdown atop a flying fortress powered by technology stolen from villains. Gru manages to defeat Ghost Z thanks to his ingenuity, his heart, and the help of his family, proving that even villains can change.
With a budget of $100 million, Despicable Me 5 aims to gross over $800 million worldwide, cementing the franchise as the undisputed queen of animated comedy. Full of laughs, cuteness, and minion mayhem, this installment brings us Gru at his best.