In the 1970s, the world is in full swing, and a small but ambitious boy named Gru dreams of becoming the most powerful villain in the world. Inspired by a gang of supervillains known as the Vicious 6, Gru feels more motivated than ever to make his evil fantasies come true. With his mischievous Minions by his side, the boy has grand plans to capture the attention of this famous criminal gang and prove that he has what it takes to be one of them.