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Cast

  • Steve Carell

    Steve Carell

    Voice of Gru

  • Jason Segal

    Jason Segal

    Voice of Vector

  • Russell Brand

    Russell Brand

    Voice of Dr. Nefario

  • Will Arnett

    Will Arnett

    Voice of Mr. Perkins

  • Kristen Wiig

    Kristen Wiig

    Voice of Miss Hattie

Credits

  • Chris Renaud

    Chris Renaud

    Director

  • Pierre Coffin

    Pierre Coffin

    Director

Latest News

  1. VES Awards 2013: 'Life of Pi' Wins Top Prize

    10:34 pm PST 2/5/2013
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    Ang Lee's movie and "Brave" each took home four trophies at the 11th annual VES Awards, which were were handed out Tuesday night at the Beverly Hilton. READ MORE

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  2. Universal Sets Release Date for 'Despicable Me' Spin-Off Project

    8:33 pm PDT 8/21/2012
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    The untitled minions project will be out in theaters December 2014. READ MORE

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  3. Behind the Scenes of THR's Steve Carell Cover Shoot

    8:55 am PDT 8/1/2012
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    Behind the scenes of our cover shoot of Golden Globe winner Steve Carell. Photographed by Frank Ockenfels on May 29th at Rubix Hollywood. READ MORE

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  4. Steve Coogan Joining Voice Cast for 'Despicable Me 2' (Exclusive)

    4:31 pm PDT 5/1/2012
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    Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Russell Brand and Miranda Cosgrove will return for the sequel; Al Pacino is set to voice the villain. READ MORE

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  5. Universal Chief Ron Meyer Clears Up 'Shitty Movies' Comment

    1:58 pm PDT 4/6/2012
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    The president opens up about difficulty of making good films, his distaste for 3D and the likelihood of sequels to "Snow White and the Huntsman" and "The Lorax." READ MORE

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  6. Javier Bardem in Negotiations to Voice Villain in 'Despicable Me 2' (Exclusive)

    4:29 pm PDT 10/5/2011
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    Steve Carell and most of the other cast members from the original movie are expected to return. READ MORE

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  7. Film Industry, Led By Electronic Delivery, Will Grow in Every Category Through 2015: Report (Exclusive)

    12:01 am PDT 6/14/2011
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    Netflix and other streamers, as well as 3D, Blu-ray, kiosks and cinema advertising will each do their part to make sure the film industry prospers domestically and worldwide for the next several years, according to PwC. READ MORE

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  8. 3D Technology Company RealD Posts a Surprise Quarterly Profit

    4:33 pm PDT 6/9/2011
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    Concerns that moviegoers are tiring of 3D are overblown in light of surging popularity in foreign markets, the company says. READ MORE

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  9. 'Hop' Generates More Than $75 Million in Marketing Partnerships

    6:38 pm PDT 3/31/2011
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    Universal's exclusive deal with Walmart marks first time that the retailer has used a licensed property to brand a seasonal campaign. READ MORE

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  10. American Cinema Editors Unveil Awards Nominees

    8:34 am PST 1/14/2011
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    No film has won best picture at the Oscars since 1981 without having received at least a nomination at the Eddies. READ MORE

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  11. 'Social Network,' 'Big Bang Theory' Earn Publicists Guild Nominations

    1:30 pm PST 1/12/2011
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    Awards honor publicity campaigns for movies and TV shows. READ MORE

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  12. 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' Tops VideoScan Sales Chart

    4:07 pm PST 1/5/2011
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    Sony also dominates top four rental spots, with "Salt" at No. 1, "Easy A" in second and "Afterlife" debuting at No. 3, followed by "The Other Guys." READ MORE

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  13. Five Secrets of PGA Nom 'Despicable Me's' $542 Million Success

    7:34 pm PST 1/4/2011
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    What made "Despicable Me" an unexpected $542 million success and earned Chris Meledandri a PGA nomination? The fact that it was unexpected, says Meledandri, who shared today's nom with John Cohen and Janet Healy. READ MORE

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  14. 'Despicable Me,' 'Inception' Top Home Video Sales Charts

    11:54 am PST 12/30/2010
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    "Salt" debuts as the No. 1 rental, followed by another new release, "Easy A." READ MORE

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  15. Netflix, Redbox Make Gains in Home Video Market as DVD Sales Continue to Suffer

    6:00 am PST 12/27/2010
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    Total consumer spending this year is likely to be down again, though Blu-ray Disc sales and digital delivery growth are two bright spots. READ MORE

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  16. Piracy Hot List: Michael Jackson, WWE's 'Slammy Awards,' 'Legend of the Guardians'

    9:40 am PST 12/14/2010
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    All ten songs from Michael Jackson's first posthumous album release have leaked. READ MORE

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  17. Often-Ignored Animation Editors Looking to Boost Profile

    6:32 pm PST 12/12/2010
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    Some awards shows, including the International Animated Film Society's Annies, don't offer editing as a category, which one industry insider calls an "oversight." READ MORE

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  18. Oscar Marketing Smackdown: '127 Hours' and 'Buried'

    2:16 pm PST 12/10/2010
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    One reason why James Franco and Danny Boyle may need tuxedos sooner than Ryan Reynolds and Rodrigo Cortés: marketing luck. READ MORE

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  19. 'How to Train Your Dragon' Dominates Annie Award Noms With 15

    8:15 am PST 12/6/2010
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    Read the full list of nominees, announced Monday morning by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood. READ MORE

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  20. $54.8 Mil 'Harry Potter' Tops Int'l Box Office for Third Straight Weekend

    12:41 pm PST 12/5/2010
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    "Tangled" places second again in its second weekend with $25.4 mil; "Megamind" takes third place. READ MORE

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