Despicable Me is an American computer-animated media franchise centering on Gru, a reformed super-villain, and his yellow-colored Minions. It is produced by Illumination and distributed by its parent company Universal Pictures. The franchise began with the 2010 film of the same name, which is followed by two sequels: Despicable Me 2 and Despicable Me 3; and two spin-off prequels: Minions and the upcoming Minions: The Rise of Gru. The franchise also includes many short films, a television special, several video games, and a theme park attraction. The franchise is the highest-grossing animated film franchise and the 15th highest-grossing film franchise of all time, having grossed over $3.7 billion at the global box office.
| Creator | Sergio Pablos |
| Original work | Despicable Me (2010) |
| Owner | Universal Pictures (via Illumination) |
| Films | Despicable Me feature films |
| Short films | Despicable Me short films |
| Television specials | Minions Holiday Special (2020) |
| Video games | Despicable Me video games |
| Theme park attractions | Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (2012–present) |
About Despicable Me
The first film in the franchise follows supervillain Gru who develops a bond with three orphan girls while forming a rivalry with Vector.
Achievement of Despicable Me
Every word the minions speak translates to English. The bedtime story from the film, Sleepy Kittens, can be purchased.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Despicable Me
Children's film series.. Animated film series.. American film series.
Latest information about Despicable Me updated on July 28 2021.
