A major subplot introduces the —five Minions selected by the AVL to undergo a superhero transformation. These enhanced characters, parodying modern superhero tropes, provide much of the film's signature slapstick humor, even as they often cause more chaos than they prevent. Star-Studded Cast and Crew

The family’s domestic bliss is shattered when (Will Ferrell), Gru's cockroach-obsessed high school rival, escapes from prison and vows revenge. Under the protection of the Anti-Villain League (AVL), the family is relocated to a safe house in the upscale community of Mayflower. While Gru tries to blend in as a suburban dad, he is blackmailed by a neighbor’s teenager, Poppy Prescott (Joey King), into helping her pull off a heist. Meet the Mega Minions

The film brings back franchise veterans while introducing several high-profile newcomers: