After Maxime escapes imprisonment by the Anti-Villain League, he seeks revenge on Gru and his family, especially targeting their new baby. This forces the family into hiding, each member grappling with new identities and challenges. Lucy (voiced by Kristen Wiig) attempts a disastrous career change into hairdressing, while Edith (voiced by Dana Gaier) defends her younger sister Agnes (voiced by Madison Polan) in karate class. However, Margot (voiced by Miranda Cosgrove) is notably sidelined with minimal dialogue, which underscores missed opportunities in character development.
Meanwhile, Gru becomes entangled in a heist plot orchestrated by his affluent and manipulative neighbor (voiced by stephen Colbert), alongside his neighbor's daughter, Poppy (voiced by Joey King), who aspires to be a supervillain. The film flirts with the potential for a positive message as Gru could mentor Poppy away from villainy, but instead, her ambitions remain validated by the story's conclusion.
In a parallel subplot, the Minions (voiced by Pierre Coffin) are bestowed with superpowers by AVL boss Ramsbottom (voiced by Steve Coogan). However, this addition feels unnecessary since the Minions already possessed an otherworldly charm without physical limitations. For instance, one Minion gains the ability to stretch, a power that feels superfluous given their innate abilities. Meanwhile, another Minion, without powers, endures comedic misadventures stuck in a vending machine throughout the film.
Ultimately, while the film navigates familiar themes of family, rivalry, and identity, its execution falls short of previous successes in the franchise. The narrative struggles to balance its multiple subplots and characters, resulting in a film that fails to fully capitalize on its potential for deeper storytelling and character exploration.
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