How to Watch Illumination's Despicable Me Movies

Minion mayhem is kicking into high gear on Peacock. All four Despicable Me movies (and Minions: The Rise of Gru) are streaming now, so it’s a great time to catch up on Illumination’s blockbuster films — the most successful animated movie franchise in history.  

Despicable Me (2010) 

Vying for the title of “World's Greatest Villain,” Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) — along with his loyal crew of mischievous Minions — plots to pull off the craziest crime of the century: steal the moon! But when Gru enlists the help of three little girls – Margo, Edith, and Agnes — they see something in him nobody else has ever seen: the perfect dad. Directed by Oscar® nominee Pierre Coffin, who also voices the iconic Minions, the film features the voice talents of an all-star cast that includes Kristen Wiig, Will Arnett, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, and Academy Award® winner Julie Andrews. 

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Despicable Me 2 (2013) 

Gru and the mischievous Minions are back with a cast of unforgettable new characters in the blockbuster sequel to the worldwide phenomenon. Just as Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) has given up being super-bad to be a super-dad to Margo, Edith, and Agnes, the Anti-Villain League recruits him to track down a new criminal mastermind and save the world. Partnered with secret agent Lucy Wilde (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gru — along with the wildly unpredictable Minions —must figure out how to keep his cover while also keeping up with his duties as a father. The all-star cast features new characters voiced by Academy Award® winner Al Pacino, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, and Steve Coogan and Russell Brand. Directed by Oscar® nominee Pierre Coffin and Oscar® nominee Chris Renaud, the film features Pharrell Williams’ Oscar® nominated global blockbuster song, “Happy.” 

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Despicable Me 3 (2017) 

After Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down Balthazar Bratt (South Park’s Trey Parker), the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother, Dru (Steve Carell) — a brother who desperately wishes to follow in Gru’s despicable footsteps — one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad. Directed by Kyle Balda and Oscar® nominee Pierre Coffin, the film’s returning voice stars include Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, and Academy Award® winner Julie Andrews. 

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Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) 

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto, this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions. When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader — legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar® winner Alan Arkin) — Gru interviews to become their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. Directed by Kyle Balda, the film also features voice stars Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh, Russell Brand, and Academy Award® winner Julie Andrews. 

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Despicable Me 4 (2024)

Gru (Oscar^® nominee Steve Carell), the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their three girls welcome a new member, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. As Gru faces a new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), Gru and the family are forced to go on the run. Directed by Oscar® nominee Chris Renaud, the film features new characters voiced by Emmy winner Stephen Colbert, Emmy nominee Joey King and Chloe Fineman.

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