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15+ Despicable Me 4 Characters: The Ultimate Guide To Gru's New Baby, The Villain Maxime Le Mal, And The Mega Minions

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The Despicable Me 4 universe expanded dramatically in 2024, introducing a wave of fresh faces and radical transformations to the beloved cast of characters. As of December 2025, the film has cemented its place as a massive hit, thanks in no small part to the new family dynamic centered around Gru’s infant son, Gru Jr., and the introduction of one of the franchise’s most formidable and stylish villains, Maxime Le Mal.

This ultimate character guide dives deep into every major player, from the returning Anti-Villain League (AVL) agents to the powerful new "Mega Minions," providing a comprehensive look at the heroes, villains, and hilarious yellow sidekicks that define the latest chapter of Gru’s life.

The Gru Family: A New Dynamic and a New Baby

The heart of Despicable Me 4 remains the wonderfully chaotic family unit, but the stakes are higher than ever with a new addition and a new threat that forces them into a high-tech witness protection program.

Felonius Gru (Voiced by Steve Carell)

Gru is back, no longer just a reformed super-villain but a full-time Anti-Villain League agent and a devoted husband and father. His life is instantly complicated by the arrival of his son, Gru Jr.. Gru’s main conflict revolves around balancing his dangerous AVL duties with the endless demands of fatherhood, all while trying to evade the vengeful Maxime Le Mal.

Lucy Wilde (Voiced by Kristen Wiig)

Lucy continues her role as Gru's quick-witted, highly capable partner in both crime-fighting and parenting. Her secret agent skills are put to the ultimate test as the family goes on the run, forcing her to adapt to a suburban life that is anything but normal.

Gru Jr. (Felonious Gru Junior)

The newest and arguably most scene-stealing member of the family is Gru Jr., Gru and Lucy's biological son. Interestingly, the infant immediately develops a hilarious, strong dislike for his father, often tormenting him with a mischievous smirk. His presence fundamentally alters the Gru family dynamic and provides much of the film’s comedic tension.

The Adopted Girls: Margo, Edith, and Agnes

The three older girls return, each bringing their signature personality: Margo (Miranda Cosgrove) as the responsible eldest, Edith (Dana Gaier) as the mischievous middle child, and Agnes (Madison Polan), still the youngest and most innocent, who is now voiced by a new actress. Their attempts to navigate school and teenage life are hilariously juxtaposed with their father’s secret spy mission.

The New Villains and Key Supporting Characters

Every great Despicable Me installment introduces a memorable rogue, and this film delivers with a high-profile, celebrity-voiced antagonist and a crucial new ally.

Maxime Le Mal (Voiced by Will Ferrell)

Maxime Le Mal, also self-proclaimed as "The Cockroach Man," is the main antagonist of the film. A former schoolmate of Gru’s, Maxime is a flamboyant, insect-themed super-villain who escapes from prison with a singular goal: revenge on Gru for humiliating him years ago. He is portrayed as arrogant and cruel, leading to the high-stakes conflict that drives the entire plot.

Valentina (Voiced by Sofia Vergara)

Valentina is Maxime Le Mal's stylish and equally dangerous girlfriend and accomplice. Voiced by the iconic Sofia Vergara, she brings a fierce, femme fatale energy to the villainous duo, making them a formidable pair for the AVL to face.

Poppy Prescott (Voiced by Joey King)

Poppy Prescott is a crucial new character and a major player in the film. She is a young, aspiring villain who teams up with Gru and the Minions. Her relationship with Gru is complex; she idolizes his former life as a super-villain and helps him on his mission, often acting as a deuteragonist alongside Gru Jr..

The Minions and Their Powerful Evolution

The Minions—Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and the countless others—return as the chaotic backbone of the franchise (all voiced by Pierre Coffin). However, their role takes a massive, destructive leap forward in Despicable Me 4 with the introduction of a new form.

The Minions (Kevin, Stuart, Bob, etc.)

The Minions are, as always, loyal to Gru to a fault, providing their signature brand of physical comedy and gibberish-filled dialogue. They are central to the film’s plot, particularly when Gru is forced to move his family to a new, safe house community.

The Mega Minions

In a major plot point, a select group of Minions undergoes a transformation using an experimental AVL formula, turning them into the "Mega Minions." This new, powerful variant gives the Minions superpowers, such as super strength and flight, allowing them to directly engage in large-scale action sequences and battles against Maxime Le Mal’s forces. This upgrade is a huge fan favorite and a game-changer for the franchise.

Returning Supporting Cast and New Voices

The film brings back several fan-favorite supporting characters and introduces some high-profile voices to round out the new cast.

Dr. Nefario (Voiced by Russell Brand)

Gru’s eccentric, gadget-creating scientist returns, likely providing the necessary technology and questionable inventions that Gru needs to fight Maxime Le Mal and manage his new life.

Silas Ramsbottom (Voiced by Steve Coogan)

The former head of the Anti-Villain League returns, although his exact role in the new film is smaller, likely assisting Gru and Lucy in their mission to capture the escaped villain.

New Voice Talents

The cast is bolstered by several comedy superstars voicing new, yet-to-be-fully-detailed characters, adding significant topical authority to the film’s ensemble:

  • Stephen Colbert: Joins the cast in an undisclosed role.
  • Chloe Fineman: Also joins the cast in an undisclosed role.
  • Madison Polan: Takes over the voice role of Agnes, the youngest of Gru's adopted daughters.

The Evolution of the Despicable Me Franchise

Despicable Me 4 successfully manages the difficult task of evolving a long-running franchise by adding significant new entities without abandoning its core charm. The introduction of Gru Jr. and the dynamic of Gru struggling with fatherhood while on the run provides a fresh, relatable layer to the espionage and super-villain action.

The new villain, Maxime Le Mal, voiced by Will Ferrell, offers a compelling, personal antagonist who is directly tied to Gru's past, raising the emotional stakes of their conflict. Coupled with the sheer spectacle of the Mega Minions, the film ensures that the action is bigger, the comedy is sharper, and the family is more central than ever before.

This latest installment continues to prove that the story of a reformed super-villain and his enormous, yellow-hued family still has plenty of hilarious and heartwarming stories left to tell.

15+ Despicable Me 4 Characters: The Ultimate Guide to Gru's New Baby, The Villain Maxime Le Mal, and The Mega Minions
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