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: A callback to the original Despicable Me , where the bank's subtitle "Formerly Lehman Brothers" was a sharp jab at real-world financial history.

: A punny nod to action star Jean-Claude Van Damme , who voices the character with the giant lobster claw. : A callback to the original Despicable Me

: The plot features a retired master teaching the Minions martial arts to rescue Gru, mimicking the training montages of classic 70s action films. One of the most immediate nods is the

One of the most immediate nods is the film's opening sequence. Director Kyle Balda revealed that the team considered several styles, including a Brady Bunch grid, but ultimately opted for a classic . The sequence features the signature silhouettes and psychedelic visuals synonymous with the 007 franchise, setting a tone of high-stakes (and high-humor) villainy right from the start. Terror in the Theater: The Jaws Shout-out Terror in the Theater: The Jaws Shout-out The

The most visually striking "wink" is the film's extensive tribute to martial arts legend Bruce Lee .