The Despicable Me Collection
Settle in for a movie marathon with everyone's favourite soft-hearted villain and his cheery yellow Minions.
Despicable Me (2010)
Steve Carell lends his voice talents for this epic animation. A criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls for a grand plan. But he soon finds that they are changing him.
Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Gru, the world’s most lovable villain and his minions return for another adventure. This time he’s recruited to help bring down a bad guy while trying to raising three growing girls.
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Steve Carell and the Despicable gang return for another delightful adventure, where we're introduced to Gru's charming, successful and long-lost twin brother.
Despicable Me 4 (2024)
A new member, Gru Jr., joins the family in the fourth instalment of this global favourite, which promises as much comedic silliness for the entire family to enjoy. This time, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Lee Mal and his girlfriend.
Fun fact: the screenplay is co-written by Mike White, Emmy-winning creator of Showmax favourite, The White Lotus – which is definitely not for children.
Minions (2015)
The world's favourite yellow minions return and this time they get their own origin movie. Stuart, Kevin and Bob embark on an adventure to find a new villainous master.
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