While Minions: The Rise of Gru is the fifth film to be released in the Despicable Me franchise, chronologically speaking, it serves as a prequel to Despicable Me and a direct sequel to the 2015 spinoff Minions. Set in the 1970s, The Rise of Gru follows a 12-year-old Gru attempting to make a name for himself in the supervillain community, only to draw the ire of the Vicious 6 group. In addition to Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin and Julie Andrews reprising their respective roles, the cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Alan Arkin, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand and RZA.
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