Despicable Me is one of those timeless sagas that will always bring a smile to your face when you watch it. The franchise of Despicable Me, launched by Illumination in 2010, has reached impressive milestones, grossing over 5.4 billion dollars worldwide, making it the highest-grossing animated film series of all time. This success is reaffirmed when compared to other iconic franchises, such as Shrek, which has a total of just over 4 billion dollars.
The saga that saw the birth of Minions merchandising
The first installment, which debuted with 543 million dollars, was surpassed by its sequels. Despicable Me 2 grossed 970 million, while the spin-off about the beloved Minions, titled Minions, surpassed the one billion mark with 1.159 billion. Subsequently, Despicable Me 3 earned 1.034 billion and Minions: The Rise of Gru completed the cycle with 939 million. This phenomenon has led to Despicable Me 4, released in theaters in 2024, becoming one of the most viewed movies of the year, reaching 969 million dollars at the box office.
Now, after enjoying several months in theaters and a subsequent availability through digital rental, Gru 4 has landed on the streaming platform SkyShowtime since February 10, 2025. In this new installment, Gru and Lucy are a happy couple who collaborate in the Anti-Villain League, while trying to balance their family life with their adopted daughters and their first baby. However, their world is threatened by the return of the villain Maxime Le Mal, forcing them to make difficult decisions and redefine their identities to protect their family.
The franchise continues to solidify itself as a pillar in family entertainment, marking a constant presence on cinema screens and at home.