Despicable Me 2 facts for kids
Despicable Me 2 is a super fun computer-animated action-comedy movie that came out in 2013. It was directed by Pierre Coffin. This movie is a sequel, meaning it continues the story from the first Despicable Me film, which was released in 2010.
The movie features the voices of famous actors like Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Ken Jeong, Steve Coogan, and Miranda Cosgrove. Despicable Me 2 was released on July 3, 2013, and critics generally gave it good reviews. The popularity of the characters led to a spin-off movie called Minions, which came out on July 10, 2015. This film showed what the little yellow Minions were doing before they met Gru. A third movie in the main series, Despicable Me 3, was released on June 30, 2017.
Contents
When Did Despicable Me 2 Come Out?
Despicable Me 2 was first released in some countries in June 2013. It then came out in the United States and many other places on July 3, 2013. The movie was released around the world over several months.
What is Despicable Me 2 About?
In Despicable Me 2, Gru, who used to be a supervillain, has changed his ways. He is now a loving father to his three adopted daughters: Margo, Edith, and Agnes. He has also started a jelly-making business with his Minions. But his peaceful new life gets interrupted when he is recruited by the Anti-Villain League (AVL).
Gru Joins the Anti-Villain League
The AVL is a secret organization that fights against evil. They need Gru's help to find a new supervillain who has stolen a powerful chemical called PX-41. This chemical can turn innocent creatures into crazy, purple monsters. Gru teams up with a new AVL agent named Lucy Wilde. They pretend to run a cupcake shop in a mall to spy on other businesses and find clues.
Meeting New Characters
While working with Lucy, Gru starts to develop feelings for her. His daughters also hope he finds someone special. They suspect a restaurant owner named Eduardo is actually the villain they are looking for, a legendary supervillain known as El Macho. El Macho was believed to have died years ago, but he might be back.
The Minions Get Involved
During the investigation, some of Gru's beloved Minions start to disappear. It turns out they are being kidnapped and turned into the purple, evil monsters by the PX-41 chemical. Gru and Lucy must work together to save the Minions and stop El Macho before he can use his army of purple Minions to take over the world.
Voice Actors and Their Characters
- Steve Carell voices Gru, the former supervillain who is now a loving dad.
- Kristen Wiig voices Lucy Wilde, a smart and energetic agent from the Anti-Villain League.
- Miranda Cosgrove voices Margo, Gru's oldest and most responsible daughter.
- Dana Gaier voices Edith, Gru's adventurous middle daughter.
- Elsie Fisher voices Agnes, Gru's youngest daughter who loves unicorns.
- Russell Brand voices Dr. Nefario, Gru's loyal and quirky scientist friend.
- Benjamin Bratt voices Eduardo Pérez, who might be the villain El Macho.
- Ken Jeong voices Floyd Eagle-san, a suspicious owner of a wig shop.
The Success of Despicable Me 2
The movie was a big hit at the box office, earning a lot of money worldwide. It was praised for its humor, animation, and the performances of the voice cast. Many people enjoyed the story of Gru's journey from villain to hero and his new adventures with his family and the Minions. The film's success led to more movies in the Despicable Me universe, including the Minions spin-off and Despicable Me 3.
Images for kids
-
Miranda Cosgrove and Steve Carell at the Australian premiere of Despicable Me 2
See also
In Spanish: Despicable Me 2 para niños
