The new Lego sets have been created to celebrate the release of  Illumination’s Despicable Me 4, which arrives in cinemas in July.

The Lego Group, Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences are celebrating the 3rd July release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4, the newest chapter in the biggest global animated franchise in history, by launching new Lego Despicable Me 4 sets.

The new range comprises four sets, the first two of which have been made public. The Lego Despicable Me 4 Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion features the building’s iconic architecture and beloved features, such as the red couch, fireplace and rocket-style bedroom, as well as a brightly coloured tree house. The second set, Brick-Built Gru with dancing Minions, comes complete with a ukulele-playing Mel and Kevin, the latter of whom is armed with his fart gun. Fans will need to wait a bit longer for the unveiling of the entire line-up and its hidden easter eggs.

The Lego Despicable Me 4 products will be available from 1st May 2024, via Lego stores, lego.com and from select leading retailers around the world.

Both brands hope the DM4 sets will spark imagination and create unforgettable creative experiences for fans around the world with the well-known Despicable Me characters.

“Using the Lego brand’s creativity and endless possibilities, this partnership between Illumination, Universal Products & Experiences and the Lego Group celebrates fun storytelling,” says Solvita Akmene, designer at the Lego Group. “Fans told us they were really missing Lego Minions and we are happy to bring this world of mischievous fun back to them, through exciting new play experiences. We hope the new sets will delight any fan.”

“Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise is beloved by fans across the globe, and our partnership with the Lego Group brings together two iconic brands,” says Rafael Macias, executive vice president & global commercial officer, Universal Products & Experiences. “The Lego Despicable Me 4 sets offer new storytelling opportunities and provide imaginative ways to bring to life the joy, action and sweet-but-subversive humour of this record-setting franchise. We’re as excited as the fans for Despicable Me 4 and can’t wait for their reaction to the new film-inspired Lego sets.”