Illumination and Universal are ready to light up the Fourth of July box office with the highly anticipated release of Despicable Me 4. The franchise, known for its lovable characters like Gru and the mischievous Minions, is expected to open with a bang, aiming for a five-day debut of $120 million. This installment marks the sixth in the Despicable Me/Minions series, which is the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, giving Pixar and Disney's Inside Out 2 a run for its money. The film follows Gru and his family as they navigate new challenges and face off against a new nemesis voiced by Will Ferrell. With a stellar cast and a fresh plot, Despicable Me 4 is set to reign supreme at the box office, signaling a strong comeback for the animated family market post-pandemic.