Despicable Me 2
“More minions. More despicable.”
Synopsis
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-07
Top Cast
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Steve Carell
Gru (voice)
Kristen Wiig
Lucy (voice)
Benjamin Bratt
Eduardo / El Macho (voice)
Miranda Cosgrove
Margo (voice)
Dana Gaier Ellis
Edith (voice)
Elsie Fisher
Agnes (voice)
Russell Brand
Dr. Nefario (voice)
Ken Jeong
Floyd (voice)
Steve Coogan
Silas (voice)
Moisés Arias
Antonio (voice)
Nasim Pedrad
Jillian (voice)
Kristen Schaal
Shannon (voice)
Pierre Coffin
Kevin / Bob / Stuart / Additional Minions / Evil Minions (voice)
Chris Renaud
Additional Minions / Evil Minions / Italian Waiter (voice)
Nickolai Stoilov
Arctic Lab Guards (voice)
Vanessa Bayer
Flight Attendant (voice)
Ava Acres
Additional Voices (voice)
Lori Alan
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 160 DaysShanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 3, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 6, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$76M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$970.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.77x
+$894.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul, Mike Reiss, Dave Rosenbaum, Ian Abando, David Lux, Didier Ah-Koon, Fabrice Joubert, Eric Favela, Steve Moore, Mike Kim, Matthew Nealon, Christophe Lourdelet, Mark O'Hare, Habib Louati, Wilbert Plijnaar
- Original Score
- Heitor Pereira
- Original Title
- Despicable Me 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $76M
- Worldwide Gross
- $970.8M
- Production Studios
- Illumination, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul, Mike Reiss, Dave Rosenbaum, Ian Abando, David Lux, Didier Ah-Koon, Fabrice Joubert, Eric Favela, Steve Moore, Mike Kim, Matthew Nealon, Christophe Lourdelet, Mark O'Hare, Habib Louati, Wilbert Plijnaar
Heitor Pereira
Gregory Perler
Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Meledandri
Producer
Pierre Coffin
Director
Gregory Perler
Editor
Chris Renaud
Director
Yarrow Cheney
Production Design
Heitor Pereira
Original Music Composer
Janet Healy
Producer
Ken Daurio
Writer
Cinco Paul
Writer
Eric Guillon
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Despicable Me 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Despicable Me 2 about?
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Who directed Despicable Me 2?
Despicable Me 2 was directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud.
Who stars in Despicable Me 2?
The principal cast of Despicable Me 2 includes Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier Ellis.
When was Despicable Me 2 released and how long is it?
Despicable Me 2 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Despicable Me 2?
Despicable Me 2 had a reported production budget of $76M and grossed $970.8M at the worldwide box office (12.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Despicable Me 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Despicable Me 2 was composed by Heitor Pereira.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Despicable Me 2?
Despicable Me 2 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).