'Despicable Me 3' Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: A New Villain From The 80's Will Challenge Gru, Everything That We Need To Know!

By Carrie Winters - 16 Dec '16 16:50PM
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"Despicable Me 3" returns to the big screen soon and this time a new villain is being introduced. Trey Parker is to voice the new character of Balthazar Bratt.

The new villain for "Despicable Me 3" is having the 80's feel. His style is from the era especially with the way he dresses. His hairstyle is also from the same time. This is going to be new for the characters that are part of the film.

"Despicable Me 3" also brings back Gru (Steve Carell), Lucy (Kirsten Wiig) and the minions. However, the third franchise for the film focuses mainly on the new villain and is clearly seen on the first trailer being revealed.

The arrival of Balthazar Bratt gives fans a glimpse of the 1980's. He seems to grow up being obsessed with the era and goes on daily wearing the 1980's all over him. He is the one who will challenge Gru in this latest franchise.

The trailer for "Despicable Me 3" also indicates Balthazar Bratt moonwalking which is a famous dance move from the 80's and Michael Jackson's BAD is the background music. The minions and Gru seem to think that there is a new monster threatening them but it's just a man with the shoulder pads.

Gru and Lucy try to fight the new villain in Despicable Me 3. In order for them to have a face off, Bratt's challenge to them is the dance moves. Bratt is planning to rule the world in this latest film and Gru with Lucy need to stop him from doing so.

"Despicable Me 3" is the third installment for the film. The first installment titled 'Despicable Me' was first aired in 2010 followed by 'Despicable Me 2' in 2013. There also was a spin-off titled 'Minions' which featured the minions in 2015.

"Despicable Me 3" is expected to air on June 30, 2017.

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