Ever wondered how a villainous heart can melt? The "Despicable Me" franchise, at its core, is a heartwarming tale of redemption, proving that even the most wicked among us can find solace and purpose in the most unexpected places. It is an animated empire built on the premise of wickedness turned wonderful, a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
The journey began in 2010 with "Despicable Me," a CGI animated film series produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. This initial film introduced us to Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, a supervillain with ambitions to steal the moon. However, his meticulously crafted plans take an unforeseen turn when he encounters three orphaned girls Margo, Edith, and Agnes who see something in him that no one else ever had: a potential father figure. These girls, initially adopted as pawns in his grand scheme, ultimately become the driving force behind his transformation from a heartless villain to a loving, devoted dad.
Here is the timeline of Despicable Me Movies
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| Movie Title | Release Date | Director(s) | Main Plot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Despicable Me | July 9, 2010 | Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud | Gru, a supervillain, plans to steal the moon but is thwarted by his growing affection for three adopted orphan girls. |
| Despicable Me 2 | July 3, 2013 | Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud | Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help capture a new villain threatening the world, all while navigating his role as a father. |
| Minions | July 10, 2015 | Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin | An origin story of the Minions, exploring their quest to find the most despicable master to serve, leading them to Gru. |
| Despicable Me 3 | June 30, 2017 | Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda, Eric Guillon | Gru learns he has a twin brother, Dru, and they team up to defeat a former child star seeking revenge on Hollywood. |
| Minions: The Rise of Gru | July 1, 2022 | Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val | A young Gru aspires to join the Vicious 6, a supervillain group, and seeks the help of his loyal Minions. |
| Despicable Me 4 | July 3, 2024 | Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage | Gru and his family face a new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, who seeks to turn them into cockroach hybrids. |
| Minions 3 | TBA 2027 | TBA | Future installment in the Minions franchise with plot and other details to be confirmed. |
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