Bob, Kevin, and Stuart are the three main characters in the Minions films, a spin-off movie series of the Despicable Me franchise. Despite the prominence the Minion trio enjoys in their own films, they have rarely appeared in the main film series. And now, viewers want to know whether they are a part of Despicable Me 4.
Here is what we have learned about Bob, Kevin, and Stuart’s appearance in Despicable Me 4 and why they don’t have bigger roles in the Despicable Me films.
Are Bob, Kevin & Stuart in Despicable Me 4?
Yes, Bob, Kevin, and Stuart are in Despicable Me 4. They appear briefly toward the end of the film. Further, they can also be seen in the introduction of Despicable Me 4, during the Illumination logo scene.
The Minion trio made their debut in the franchise in the post-credits scene of Despicable Me 2 (2013). The trio appears on the screen and tries to give an audition for the Minions movie. As credits continue to roll, Bob, Kevin, and Stuart start fighting among themselves, blaming each other for things not going according to plans.
They were the stars of the Minions (2015) film but didn’t appear in Despicable Me 3 (2017). Fortunately, the fan-favorite characters returned in Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), in which they worked together with Gru in the latter’s early days as a supervillain.
Why don’t Bob, Stuart, and Kevin get bigger roles in Despicable Me movies?
The Minions films are prequels to the main movies of the Despicable Me franchise. According to some fans, given that the three are the protagonists of these prequels, if they appeared more in the Despicable Me films, it would likely impact and spoil the storylines of future Minions films.
Their appearance in Despicable Me 4 not only clarifies that they are alive and well in the time of the main films but also opens up possibilities for future Despicable Me movies in which they can play more prominent roles.
