Now that Gru has forsaken a life of crime to raise Margo, Agnes and Edith, he's trying to figure out how to provide for his new family. As he struggles with his responsibilities as a father, the Anti-Villain League -- an organization dedicated to fighting evil -- comes calling. The AVL sends Gru on a mission to capture the perpetrator of a spectacular heist, for who would be better than the world's greatest ex-villain to capture the individual who seeks to usurp his power. Nominated for 9 '14 Annie Awards, a '14 BAFTA®, a '14 Golden Globe®, and a '14 Oscar®. a Champs-Elysées Film Fest '13 official selection. starring the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, and Ken Jeong. Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin [who voiced most of Gru's minions for the latter; and additional & evil minions for both; and a Italian waiter for the former] direct from an adaptation by Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio; Based upon development of 'Despicable Me', originated from the story licensed to Universal Studios. Produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. Original Songs and Themes by Pharrell Williams, including "Happy", which was nominated for the Best Song Oscar®; Score by Heitor Pereira • Soundtrack on Back Lot Music. A Chris Meledandri production for Universal Pictures; presented in association with Dentsu Inc. and Fuji-TV Network. Character Animation and Computer Graphics provided by the Paris-based Illumination Mac Guff. France: 6/26/13 • N.A.: 7/3/13 • Japan: [limited] 9/14/13 ; [expansion] 9/21/13 Approved [#48292]/rated PG for rude humor; and mild action.