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The Despicable Me franchise consists of four feature films following Gru. The story begins when Gru attempts to steal the Moon and adopts three orphaned girls, leading to unexpected bonds. Subsequent entries follow Gru as he is recruited by the Anti-Villain League, teams up with Lucy to stop Balthazar Bratt, and welcomes a new family member while going on the run from a new nemesis. Because each film builds directly upon the character developments and family additions established in previous installments, watching the movies in release order is the most logical way to experience the narrative continuity of Gru's story.
Despicable Me
Movie, 2010
Starts the franchise by introducing Gru, his plan to steal the Moon, and his adoption of Margo, Edith, and Agnes.
Despicable Me 2
Movie, 2013
Continues the story as Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to deal with a powerful new super criminal.
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Despicable Me 3
Movie, 2017
Follows Gru and his wife Lucy as they attempt to stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from world domination.
Despicable Me 4
Movie, 2024
Presents the newest chapter where Gru, Lucy, and the girls welcome Gru Jr. and go on the run from Maxime Le Mal.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Despicable Me | Movie | 2010 | ★ 7.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | Despicable Me 2 | Movie | 2013 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
| 3 | Despicable Me 3 | Movie | 2017 | ★ 6.5 | Not yet |
| 4 | Despicable Me 4 | Movie | 2024 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the original 2010 film, Despicable Me, which introduces Gru and the three orphaned girls he adopts.
Yes, release order is recommended because the films follow a continuous storyline where Gru's family and career evolve from movie to movie.
None of the entries can be skipped if you want to follow the complete narrative arc of Gru and his growing family.
Watch in this order: 1. Despicable Me, 2. Despicable Me 2, 3. Despicable Me 3, 4. Despicable Me 4.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2010 and 2024.
Despicable Me has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.3 out of 10.