Coming this summer is the origin story of how the world’s most diabolical supervillain first met his despicable gang of underlings. Minions: The Rise of Gru focuses on a pre-teen Gru (Steve Carell) in 1970s suburbia plotting to take over the world- from his basement.

Long before he becomes a master of evil, Gru is struggling with his plans when he first crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and new Minion Otto, and this comedic force of evil joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions

From the Press Release:

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. 

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 Minions: The Rise of Gru stars a thrilling new cast, including, the Vicious 6: Taraji P. Henson as cool and confident leader Belle Bottom, whose chain belt doubles as a lethal disco-ball mace; Jean-Claude Van Damme as the nihilistic Jean Clawed, who’s armed (literally) with a giant robotic claw; Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, whose traditional nun’s habit hides her deadly nun-chucks; Dolph Lundgren as Swedish roller-skate champion Svengeance, who dispenses his enemies with spin kicks from his spiked skates; and Danny Trejo as Stronghold, whose giant iron hands are both a menace to others and a burden to him.  Russell Brand returns as Young Dr. Nefario, an aspiring mad scientist, Michelle Yeoh voices Master Chow, an acupuncturist with mad kung fu skills, and Oscar® winner Julie Andrews stars as Gru’s maddeningly self-absorbed mom.