Starting off, we’ll go over the release order of the “Despicable Me” movies. As mentioned, the franchise kicked off with the original “Despicable Me” in 2010. That paved the way for a series of sequels, prequels, and spin-offs to follow. The series has only grown in popularity since its inception, with “Minions: The Rise of Gru” helping to save movie theaters in 2022 right alongside “Top Gun: Maverick.” The movies didn’t just stick with a standard number in the subtitles, so unless you know the year in which they came out, the order isn’t obvious. That said, here they are in order by year:
This lineup does not include 2010’s “Despicable Me Presents: Minion Madness,” which was a DVD released with three short films featuring the Minions. It also excludes the “Minions & More” collections, which were a series of shorts often released as bonus features on the various Blu-ray releases over the years. Those are available to stream on Netflix though, for those who are interested in diving a bit deeper. Theme park enthusiasts can also check out “Despicable Me Minions Mayhem,” should you find yourself at Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.
