After
Despicable
Me,
Illumination
released
the
prequel
spin-off
Minions
and
now
we
are
about
to
find
out
the
origin
story
of
the
most
dangerous
villain
ever.
Minions
in
the
previous
prequel
chose
Gru
as
their
own
master,
now
we
get
to
see
how
they
will
help
him
become
the
biggest
villain.
The
trailer
shows
Gru
take
on
the
supervillains
called
the
Vicious
6,
who
are
looking
to
hire
the
sixth
member
of
the
team.
When
thy
fail
Gru
in
an
interview
for
being
a
child
and
challenge
him
to
actually
do
something
evil,
he
steals
their
stone,
along
with
the
help
of
servant
minions.
We
have
already
met,
the
beloved
minions,
Kevin,
Bob,
and
Stuart,
but
the
new
prequel
introduces
a
new,
minion
named
Otto.
Gru
gives
him
the
responsibility
to
bring
the
stone
home
safely
but
he
trades
it
for
a
pet
stone
with
a
child.
After
the
Despicable
2
disappointed
fans,
the
prequel
Minions
quickly
brought
back
the
craze
for
the
characters
and
Minions:
The
Rise
of
Gru
is
sure
to
be
a
hit
among
fans,
young
or
old.
The
film
is
directed
by
Kyle
Balda,
who
also
co-directed
Minions,
Despicable
Me,
and
Illumination's
2012
release
The
Lorax.
Minions
The
Rise
Of
Gru
will
hit
theatres
of
July
3.