Despicable Me 2 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 27, 2013

Despicable Me 2

Release Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Theaters

Director: Chris Renaud • Pierre Coffin

Starring: Miranda Cosgrove • Steve Carell • Kristen Wiig • Russell Brand • Steve Coogan

PG Comedy N/A

4.09 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The return of Gru (Steve Carell), the girls, the minions and a host of new characters.

Comedy Family Animated CG Sequel

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Who stars in Despicable Me 2 – Cast List

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Miranda Cosgrove
... Margo (voice)

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Steve Carell
... Gru (voice)

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Kristen Wiig
... Miss Hattie (voice)

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Russell Brand
... Dr. Nefario (voice)

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Steve Coogan
... (voice)

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Benjamin Bratt
... Eduardo (voice) [villain]

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Who is making Despicable Me 2 – Crew List

A look at Despicable Me 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chris Renaud last helmed Despicable Me 4 and The Secret Life of Pets 2. The film's writer Cinco Paul last penned Despicable Me 3 and The Secret Life of Pets.

Director: Chris Renaud
Pierre Coffin
Screenwriters: Cinco Paul
Ken Daurio
Producer: Chris Meledandri

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Illumination Entertainment
Universal Pictures

Production – What we know about the Despicable Me 2

Key Facts

The original, Despicable Me, delighted audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2013

Completed

Changed Despicable Me 2 movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Oct 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Currently in post-production.

Mar 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jul 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for rude humor and mild action
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Back 2 work.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Despicable Me 2 Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Teaser

Despicable Me 2 Release Date: When was the film released?

Despicable Me 2 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, July 3 , 2013. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Lone Ranger, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me. Additional information: 3D/2D.