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‘Despicable Me 4’: How the Mega Minions Got Their Superpowers


'Despicable Me 4' director Chris Renaud discusses the evolution of the superhero-inspired Mega Minions in the feature animation franchise.

The filmmakers behind Universal and Illumination’s “ Despicable Me 4 “– which has grossed more than $400 million at the global box office — had been having conversations about giving the minions superpowers since the second film in the animated franchise. The latest installment introduces a “Fantastic Four”-like band of minions with superpowers that create their own minion-estic brand of chaotic comedy. The series began in 2010 with a voice cast that included Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig and Mirando Cosgrove.

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