Despicable Me

2010 film directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud

2015 animated film by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda

2013 3D computer-animated film by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud

2017 American 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin

2022 animated film directed by Kyle Balda

2024 American 3D computer-animated comedy film by Chris Renaud

media franchise

2026 animated film directed by Pierre Coffin

fictional characters

Felonious Gru, typically referred to as Gru, is a fictional character and the protagonist of Illumination's Despicable Me franchise. He first appeared in Despicable Me (2010) and has appeared in all six films in the franchise. He is voiced by American actor Steve Carell. Based on a Dracula-like concept character pitched by animator Sergio Pablos, he was shaped by directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin into a character more like a James Bond villain.

2012 simulator ride attraction at Universal Studios theme parks based on the "Despicable Me" films