It feels as if we’ve been talking about “Minions: The Rise of Gru” for years. Actually, that’s because we literally have been. You see, the animated film was originally set to be released way back in July 2020. Then, due to COVID, the film was pushed to July 2021 and eventually now, to July 3, 2022. And with each new release date, we get new trailers.
And in the latest, greatest trailer, we’re once again introduced to the upcoming ‘Minions’ prequel that takes place years before the “Despicable Me” franchise. ‘Rise of Gru,’ as the title suggests, is an origin story for Gru and showcases the villain as a young preteen. As you might guess, there were plenty of hijinks involved in his coming-of-age story.
The voice cast for ‘Rise of Gru’ includes Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin. Yes, you read that right—Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren are lending their voices to this film. This information might be enough to make a casual fan endure the Minions just to get to them.
“Minions: The Rise of Gru” is (finally) hitting theaters, for real this time, on July 1. You can watch the newest trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
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.