---
title: "Despicable Me 2"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/despicable-me-2-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 93456
imdb_id: "tt1690953"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 12072
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Despicable Me 2 (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/despicable-me-2-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Despicable Me 2 is a 2013 American animated film directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin. The film is the second installment in the Despicable Me franchise, produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment, and distributed by Universal. It follows the story of Gru, who is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. The film is an animated comedy that combines elements of science fiction and family entertainment. The film's tone is characterized by its use of humor and lighthearted storytelling. The film features a cast of characters voiced by various actors, and its production was overseen by a team of experienced filmmakers.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former supervillain is recruited by a secret agency to stop a dangerous new criminal."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- lighthearted tone

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot information provided
- Tone & Suitability: The film is presented as a family-friendly animated feature.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, humorous, family-friendly, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Club Illico, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
- **Networks / Studios**: Illumination, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Carell** as *Gru (voice)*
- **Kristen Wiig** as *Lucy (voice)*
- **Benjamin Bratt** as *Eduardo / El Macho (voice)*
- **Miranda Cosgrove** as *Margo (voice)*
- **Dana Gaier** as *Edith (voice)*
- **Elsie Fisher** as *Agnes (voice)*
- **Russell Brand** as *Dr. Nefario (voice)*
- **Ken Jeong** as *Floyd (voice)*
- **Steve Coogan** as *Silas (voice)*
- **Moisés Arias** as *Antonio (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the movie about?
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Gru.

### Q: What is the Anti-Villain League?
It is the organization that recruits Gru to help address a new criminal threat.

### Q: What is the goal of the protagonist?
The protagonist aims to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
The title identifies this as the second entry in the Despicable Me series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Despicable Me 2 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93456)
- [Despicable Me 2 (2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1690953/fullcredits/)
- [Despicable Me 2 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despicable_Me_2)
- [Despicable Me 2 (2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93456-despicable-me-2/cast)
- [Despicable Me 2 (2013 Movie) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Despicable-Me-2/)
- [Despicable Me 2 — Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/Despicable_Me_2)

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