The following description was generated with AI, with minor revisions.

Background

The Despicable Me franchise has been highly successful, with Despicable Me 4 releasing in July 2024. Illumination Studios typically releases Minions/Despicable Me projects every 2-4 years. Chris Renaud, director of Despicable Me 4, has indicated that another sequel is "possible" if a compelling story can be developed.

Resolution Criteria

This market will resolve YES if:

• An official announcement from Illumination Studios, Universal Pictures, or their authorized representatives confirms that Despicable Me 5 is in development

• The announcement must occur before January 1, 2027 PST

• The announcement must specifically reference "Despicable Me 5" or clearly indicate it is the next main installment in the Despicable Me series

This market will resolve NO if:

• No official announcement is made before January 1, 2027

• Only spin-off films (like Minions) are announced

Considerations

• Announcements from industry news sites or leaks will not count as official confirmation

• The actual release date of the film does not affect market resolution, only the announcement date matters

• If an announcement is made but later retracted before 2027, the market will still resolve YES