Gru is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Despicable Me franchise. He is a supervillain-turned-hero who hatches various schemes to steal the moon, but ultimately learns the value of family and love. The franchise includes three feature films, several short films, and various spin-off media.
Gru first appeared in the 2010 film Despicable Me, which was a critical and commercial success.
Two sequels, Despicable Me 2 (2013) and Despicable Me 3 (2017), were also produced and well-received.
The franchise has also spawned several short films, including 2010's Home Makeover and 2012's Puppy, as well as three spin-off films centered around the Minions characters.
Gru has become a pop culture icon, with merchandise and theme park attractions based on the franchise.
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The original film in the franchise, which introduces Gru and his world of supervillainy.
The sequel to the original film, which sees Gru recruited by a secret anti-villain league.
The third installment in the franchise, which has Gru reuniting with his long-lost twin brother and facing off against a former child star turned supervillain.
A spin-off film centered around the Minions characters, which explores their origins and adventures throughout history.
Gru is voiced by actor Steve Carell in the English-language versions of the films.
The Minions are not related to Gru, but are his loyal and mischievous assistants throughout the franchise.
At present, there are no official plans for a fourth Despicable Me movie. However, spin-off films and other media related to the franchise continue to be produced.
The Minions speak a gibberish language made up of various real-world languages and original phrases. Some have attempted to translate their language, but it remains largely unintelligible.
Yes, the Despicable Me franchise is generally considered family-friendly and appropriate for children. The films have a PG rating for some rude humor and mild action and violence.
