How to Watch The ‘Despicable Me’ Franchise in Chronological Order

If you’re looking to delve into the world of Gru and his mischievous Minions, there are two main ways to binge-watch the ‘Despicable Me’ series in its entirety. The first ‘Despicable Me’ film was not only a hit with critics and audiences, grossing over $540 million globally (via Box Office Mojo), but it also spawned a successful franchise. This includes two direct sequels, Minion-focused movies, numerous short films, TV specials, video games, and even a theme park attraction at Universal Studios. The franchise has garnered accolades such as an Oscar nomination, two Golden Globes nominations, and two BAFTA wins.

The core trilogy of ‘Despicable Me’ movies follows the journey of Felonious Gru, a former super-villain turned father, along with his three adopted daughters—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—and his eventual wife, Lucy Wilde. While Gru’s loyal and mischievous Minions play significant roles in his schemes throughout the series, their popularity led to a standalone prequel film in 2015, simply titled Minions. This prequel became the first entry in the franchise to surpass $1 billion at the global box office, and its sequel, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’, continued the success.

Choosing how to watch the ‘Despicable Me’ movies can be done in two ways: by release order or chronological order within the series’ timeline. The release order began with ‘Despicable Me’ in 2010, followed by ‘Despicable Me 2’ in 2013, ‘Minions’ in 2015, ‘Despicable Me’ 3 in 2017, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ in 2022, and ‘Despicable Me 4’ recently in July 2024. This sequence provides a straightforward path through the franchise’s evolution, capturing its growth from the origin of Gru’s character to the latest developments in the Minion universe.

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–Farheen Ali