
Universal Pictures has released a new teaser for the upcoming animated comedy Minions: The Rise of Gru. The film, which stars Steve Carell as Gru, is a prequel to Despicable Me. The release date of the family film is set for July 1, 2022.
Minions: The Rise of Gru, a sequel to the 2015 film Minions, is written by Brian Lynch and revolves around the Minions (Pierre Coffin) during their first meeting with 12-year-old Felonious Gru (Steve Carell), who aspires to become the world’s greatest supervillain.
Watch ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ trailer below.
In addition to Taraji P. Henson as the cool and confident leader of the Vicious 6, Belle Bottom, the film also features Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jean Clawed, Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, Dolph Lundgren as Svengeance, and Danny Trejo as Stronghold.