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Minion Madness Returns: A Look Back at Despicable Me 2 (2013)

Released in July 2013, solidified Illumination Entertainment’s place as an animation powerhouse, proving that the world couldn't get enough of the reformed supervillain Gru and his chaotic yellow Minions. From Supervillain to Super-Dad Watch Despicable Me 2013

In this sequel, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) has traded his life of crime for the quieter joys of fatherhood, raising his three adopted daughters: Margo, Edith, and Agnes. However, his retirement is short-lived when he is recruited by the . Partnered with the quirky secret agent Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig), Gru must use his former villainous expertise to track down a mysterious new threat who has stolen a powerful mutagen. A Record-Breaking Global Phenomenon Minion Madness Returns: A Look Back at Despicable

: Beyond the box office, the film launched Pharrell Williams' "Happy" into a global anthem, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Critical and Award Recognition Partnered with the quirky secret agent Lucy Wilde

While some critics felt it lacked the "edge" of the original, it was widely praised for its humor and vibrant animation. Despicable Me 2

The film was a massive commercial success, even surpassing its predecessor in scale and profitability:

: It became the most profitable film in the history of Universal Pictures at the time.