IlluminationsDespicable Mefilm series has become one of the most beloved animated franchises to have come out of the 2010s.
But where did Gru and his Minions villainous escapades begin?
And in what order should you watch the films ahead ofDespicable Me 4?
‘Minions’.Universal
Here’s what you better know about the timeline of theDespicable Mefranchise.
Their entire existence is meant to serve the worlds biggest baddie.
Oftentimes, they are the outright cause of the demise of whatever leader they serve.
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’.Illumination
During the 20th century, the Minions were living in the Antarctic with no boss.
Her big scheme is to steal Queen Elizabeths (Jennifer Saunders) crown.
Now, they are under Grus management.
‘Despicable Me’.Universal/courtesy Everett
Gru steals their stone and gives it to a brace-faced minion named Otto to take home.
Shortly after, Gru is kidnapped by Wild Knuckles new goons.
Gru has own plans to steal the moon, with the help of his Minions.
‘Despicable Me 2’.Illumination Entertainment
All he needs is to rob a shrink ray from China.
Unfortunately for him, it lands in Vectors hands and his lavish Apple Storestyled fortress is impenetrable.
Gru learns that fatherhood might be a more difficult challenge than stealing the moon.
‘Despicable Me 3’.Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures
But soon, Gru learns to love the girls as his own.
He has also become a manufacturer of jams and jellies (theyre bad).
Nefario, longing to make new villain gadgetry again, resigns and gets employment elsewhere.
‘Despicable Me 4’.Illumination and Universal Pictures
Hes paired with their newest recruit Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) as his partner on the case.
As the story progresses, some of the Minions are kidnapped and transformed into purple monsters called evil Minions.
Gru and Lucy are fired from the AVL when they fail the mission by letting Bratt escape.
Dru invites Gru, Lucy, and the girls to his lavish mansion in Freedonia.
There they learn that Grus ancestry on his dads side was rooted in villainy.
He and Lucy got busy and now have Gru Jr., who sports his daddys nose and mommas hair.
At his high school villain reunion, Gru apprehends his former archnemesis Maxime le Mal (Will Ferrell).
But once Le Mal escapes from prison, hes on the hunt for Gru and his family.
Silas puts the Gru family into the AVLs protection program, sending them to an upscale neighborhood called Mayflower.
