Minions: The Rise of Gru

In 1976, Gru is 11, already has the Minions and dreams of being a supervillain. He auditions for the Vicious 6, a gang that has just betrayed its founder, Wild Knuckles. Humiliated, Gru steals their Zodiac Stone, but Minion Otto trades it for a pet rock. Knuckles kidnaps Gru in San Francisco. Kevin, Stuart and Bob go after him and learn kung fu from Master Chow, while Otto chases the biker who ended up with the stone. Gru and Knuckles become friends. At Chinese New Year, the Vicious 6 use the stone to turn into giant animals. Gru, Knuckles and the Minions beat them. Knuckles fakes his own death, and Gru hires Dr. Nefario.

1. Behind the scenesTwo years late

   The movie was set for July 2020. The pandemic shut the Paris studio and the release moved to July 2022.

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2. CameoThe Vicious 6 have an action cast

   Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo and Lucy Lawless voice members of the Vicious 6. Michelle Yeoh plays Master Chow and Alan Arkin is Wild Knuckles.

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3. Reference#Gentleminions

   Right after release, groups of teens started showing up at theaters in suits, like Gru. The trend began with Australian high schoolers and spread on TikTok.

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