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Despicable Me is a computer-animated media franchise centering on Gru, a reformed super-villain (who later becomes a father, husband, and secret agent), and his yellow-colored Minions. It is produced by Illumination and distributed by its parent company Universal Pictures. The franchise began with the 2010 film of the same name, which was followed by two sequels, Despicable Me 2 (2013) and Despicable Me 3 (2017), with a future sequel, Despicable Me 4, expected in 2024; and by two spin-off prequels, Minions (2015) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022). The franchise also includes many short films, a television special, several video games, and a theme park attraction. It is the highest-grossing animated film franchise and the 15th highest-grossing film franchise of all time, having grossed over $4.4 billion globally. Feature filmsMain seriesDespicable Me (2010)Felonious Gru, a super-villain, adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, from an orphanage to try and steal a shrink ray from his rival Vector, to shrink and steal the Moon. Despicable Me 2 (2013)Felonious Gru is recruited by agent Lucy Wilde, who is investigating a theft of the mutagen called PX-41, stolen from the Arctic Circle. During their investigations, they extract El Macho, a supervillain with the goal of causing world domination after faking his death. Despicable Me 3 (2017)Gru teams up with his long-lost twin brother Dru to stop Balthazar Bratt, a former child actor of the 1980s, from destroying Hollywood, Los Angeles, after his show is canceled. Despicable Me 4 (2024)Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri revealed in an interview in September 2017 that a fourth Despicable Me film is in development.[2] On February 18, 2022, Universal scheduled the film for a July 3, 2024 release.[3] Prequel seriesMinions (2015)Logo of the first Minions film Minions Kevin, Stuart, and Bob set out to find a new master and are recruited by supervillainess Scarlet Overkill, who later tries to kill them after they steal Queen Elizabeth's crown. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)11-year-old Felonious Gru tries to become evil enough to join the supervillain group the Vicious 6. With the help of his Minions, he must stop the Vicious 6 after he steals a precious object. CrewShort filmsA total of 15 short films have been released in the franchise. Three short films based on Despicable Me were released in December 2010 on the film's DVD and Blu-ray.[4][5] The Despicable Me 2 DVD and Blu-ray, released in December 2013, included another three short films.[6] Three short films were released in 2015 on the Blu-ray and DVD of Minions,[7][8] while one short film was released in the Blu-ray and DVD of Despicable Me 3.[9] A short film titled Mower Minions was released in 2016 with The Secret Life of Pets, being the first short film to be released theatrically.[10] A second theatrical short film was released in 2018 with The Grinch, while another one was released in The Grinch's DVD and Blu-ray.[11] Home Makeover (2010)Released in Despicable Me DVD and Blu-ray.[4][5] After the events of Despicable Me, the Minions help Margo, Edith, and Agnes renovate Gru's house, so the social worker does not take the girls back to Miss Hattie's Home for Girls. Orientation Day (2010)Released in Despicable Me DVD and Blu-ray.[4][5] Three new Minions go for bomb-carrying duty, which was harder than they thought when they suddenly have an argument with two others carrying a giant bomb. Banana (2010)Released in Despicable Me DVD and Blu-ray.[4][5] Three Minions fight over a banana. In the process, they wreak havoc in the Minions' workplace. Puppy (2013)Released in Despicable Me 2 DVD and Blu-ray.[6][12] A Minion watches neighbors walking their dogs on the street, which leads him to search for a puppy of his own. After several failed attempts, he comes across a UFO that takes the role of a puppy for him. Panic in the Mailroom (2013)Released in Despicable Me 2 DVD and Blu-ray.[6][12] Two Minions work sending parcels through the lab. When a package containing expired PX-41 (the serum that El Macho used to transform the Minions and himself in Despicable Me 2), gets jammed in the pneumatic delivery system, it transforms one of them into an evil Minion. Training Wheels (2013)Released in Despicable Me 2 DVD and Blu-ray.[6][12] Agnes is unsatisfied with her toy bike after falling off it while attempting to catch up to an ice cream truck with Margo, Edith, and their friends. Three Minions then volunteer to modify the bike and help Agnes improve her skills. Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015)Released in Minions DVD and Blu-ray.[7][8] The Nelsons' youngest son Binky, having lost his pacificer after a successful robbery at a museum, sets out on a mission to retrieve it. Competition (2015)Released in Minions DVD and Blu-ray.[7][8] Two Minions challenge themselves to numerous attacks, ending up on the lab's conveyor belt in the process. Cro Minion (2015)Released in Minions DVD and Blu-ray.[7][8] Two Minions look after a cave baby while their caveman boss goes to find a bull to eat for lunch. But it is harder than the Minions think. Mower Minions (2016)Released theatrically with The Secret Life of Pets (2016).[10] A group of Minions try to earn some money by mowing a lawn at a local old people's home. But their work results turn out to be chaotic. The Secret Life of Kyle (2017)Released in Despicable Me 3 DVD and Blu-ray.[13] After the events of Despicable Me 3, we follow Kyle and his secret life when Gru and his family are gone. Yellow is the New Black (2018)Released theatrically with The Grinch (2018).[11] Before they all make their big escape from prison in Despicable Me 3, a couple of lucky Minions get a taste of freedom as they break free with the help of one of their fellow human inmates. Santa's Little Helpers (2019)Released in The Grinch DVD and Blu-ray.[11] Kevin, Stuart, and Bob, having been accidentally dropped off at the North Pole, make the most of the situation by trying to become elves. Minion Scouts (2019)Released in The Secret Life of Pets 2 DVD and Blu-ray.[14] After being dazzled by the girls, a group of Minions become scouts in an attempt to earn badges. Minions & Monsters (2021)Aired on NBC on June 11, 2021 and included in the Minions: The Rise of Gru DVD and Blu-ray.[better source needed] A rookie Minion joins other Minions in a tabletop role-playing game. Post Modern Minion (2022)Released on the Minions: The Rise of Gru DVD and Blu-ray. After a Minion crashes into an art gallery, an art critic praises his creation and he becomes an overnight celebrity. Other mediaTelevision specialMinions Holiday Special is a half-hour compilation of Minions mini-movies, containing Santa's Little Helpers, Training Wheels, Puppy, and Minion Scouts. Additionally, the special includes holiday-themed interstitials featuring characters from Illumination's The Secret Life of Pets and Sing franchises. The special aired on NBC on November 27, 2020.[15] Miranda Cosgrove, who previously voices Margo in the films, provides narration between the short segments. Digital seriesSaturday Morning Minions debuted in the United States on Instagram and Facebook pages of Illumination on June 9, 2021, releasing weekly on Saturdays, and consists of 40 episodes. The series features a 2D animation style.[16] Outside mediaVideo gamesThe video game, titled Despicable Me: The Game, was released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Wii.[17] A Nintendo DS version was released under the name Despicable Me: The Game - Minion Mayhem.[18] Namco also released on July 6, 2010 a version for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch platform entitled Despicable Me: Minion Mania, developed by Anino Games. The game was removed from the App Store on January 1, 2013.[19] The action video game, titled Despicable Me: Minion Rush, was released on June 13, 2013. The game, developed by Gameloft, was adapted for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV,[20] Android, and Windows Phone devices.[21] Played as one of the Minions, it allows customization of the character, who must perform various tasks, including defeating Vector and a new villain created for the game, to earn the title of Minion of the Year.[21][22] The game was downloaded more than 100 million times in the first three months after its release,[23] and won a British Academy Children's Award in the category BAFTA's Kids' Vote.[24] By June 2021, the game hit 1 billion downloads worldwide across iOS, Android, and other devices.[25] The free-to-play mobile game developed by Electronic Arts (otherwise known as EA), titled Minions Paradise, was released in the summer of 2015.[26] Playing as Phil, players will help Minions design and build their own utopia set in a tropical environment. The game was removed from the App Store on May 22, 2017.[26] Theme park attractionDespicable Me Minion Mayhem is a simulator ride that opened on July 2, 2012, at Universal Studios Florida and on April 12, 2014, at Universal Studios Hollywood, starring Steve Carell as Gru, Miranda Cosgrove as Margo, Dana Gaier as Edith, Elsie Fisher as Agnes, and Pierre Coffin as the Minions. A similar attraction (featuring a Japanese voice cast) opened on April 21, 2017, at Universal Studios Japan. CharactersMain characters
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ReceptionBox office performanceThe franchise has grossed a total of more than $4.4 billion,[62] making the Despicable Me franchise the highest-grossing animated film franchise,[63] and the 15th highest-grossing film franchise of all time.[64] Critical and public responseEach film is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article AccoladesDespicable Me 2 was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Frozen.[84] Three Despicable Me films were nominated for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature.[85][86][87] The first and second film were nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.[88][89] References
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How old are the girls in Despicable Me?Though Gru's birthday is shown to be September 28, 1960 in the first film, which would make him at least 52 in the second film. And Word Of God confirms the ages of the girls — Margo is 12, Edith is 9, and Agnes is 6.
How old is Margo from Despicable Me 4?
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Are Agnes Edith and Margo sisters?If you notice carefully, the girls were never referred to as "sisters" in the first film by each other or even Miss Hattie. It's a subtle clue that Margo, Edith, and Agnes are not blood related siblings, but it isn't important because they all spent time together and act like sisters.
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