LOS ANGELES: Reformed super-villain Gru adds to his burgeoning family this weekend with the release of "Despicable Me 3," which will likely push the gargantuan franchise past $3 billion at the box office.

But critics have warned that the seemingly unstoppable cash cow risks becoming "Predictable Me" unless its creators ring the changes for future outings -- including thinking the unthinkable and dropping the loveable Minions.

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