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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

  • 4.1 / 5
77% 23%

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
The return of Gru (Steve Carell), the girls, the minions and a host of new characters.
Cited as modified plot formulation from trailers.apple.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Despicable Me 2.

Crew Behind the Film

The Despicable Me 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Chris Renaud last directed Despicable Me 4 and The Secret Life of Pets 2. The film's writer Cinco Paul last wrote Despicable Me 3 and The Secret Life of Pets.

Producer
Chris Meledandri

Production Details

What we know about the Despicable Me 2 movie production.

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.

Production Updates for Despicable Me 2

Completed

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

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

Production

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

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
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Language
English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Despicable Me 2 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. There were 3 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.

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