Despicable Me / Minions watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
17 entries·~14 hrs total runtime·2010–2026
In story order, Minions and The Rise of Gru come before Despicable Me.
Despicable Me Begins
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1
Despicable Me
Movie95 min · 2010
The first released entry and the introduction of Gru, the Minions, Margo, Edith and Agnes.
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2
Despicable Me: Minion Madness
Special3 shorts, ~13 min · 2010
A collection comprising Home Makeover, Orientation Day and Banana.
Despicable Me 2
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3
Despicable Me 2
Movie98 min · 2013
Continues Gru's story as he begins working with the Anti-Villain League.
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4
Despicable Me 2: Three Mini-Movie Collection
Special3 shorts, ~13 min · 2013
A collection comprising Puppy!, Panic in the Mailroom and Training Wheels.
Minions Prequel
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5
Minions
Movie91 min · 2015
A prequel following the Minions' search for a master before meeting Gru.
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6
Minions: Three Mini-Movie Collection
Special3 shorts, ~13 min · 2015
A collection comprising Cro Minion, Competition and Binky Nelson Unpacified.
Despicable Me 3
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7
Despicable Me 3
Movie90 min · 2017
Continues Gru's story and introduces his twin brother Dru.
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8
Despicable Me 3: Mini-Movie Collection
Special3 shorts, ~13 min · 2017
A collection comprising The Secret Life of Kyle, Yellow Is the New Black and Minion Scouts.
Minions Specials
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9
Santa's Little Helpers
Special4 min · 2019
A holiday short following Minions who accidentally reach the North Pole.
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10
Minions Holiday Special
Special22 min · 2020
A television compilation of Minions holiday shorts with linking material.
The Rise of Gru
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11
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Movie87 min · 2022
A sequel to Minions and a prequel showing the beginning of Gru's relationship with the Minions.
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12
Minions & More Volume 1
Special48 min compilation · 2022
A streaming compilation of Minions and other Illumination shorts.
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13
Minions & More Volume 2
Special54 min compilation · 2022
A second streaming compilation of Minions and other Illumination shorts.
Despicable Me 4
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14
Despicable Me 4
Movie94 min · 2024
Continues Gru and Lucy's family story and introduces Gru Jr. and the Mega Minions.
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15
Game Over and Over
Special4 min · 2024
A short released with Despicable Me 4 home media.
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16
Benny's Birthday
Special4 min · 2024
A Minions short released in connection with Despicable Me 4.
Minions & Monsters
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17
Minions & Monsters
Movie90 min · 2026
A full-length feature (not a short) following a new trio of Minions in 1920s Hollywood who accidentally unleash monsters after making a film; directed by Pierre Coffin and released theatrically July 1, 2026.
How many Despicable Me and Minions movies are there?
There are seven feature films: four Despicable Me films, two Minions prequels and Minions & Monsters. The wider franchise also includes numerous short films and compilation specials.
Do I need to watch Minions before Despicable Me?
Minions is set earlier but was released after Despicable Me 2 and expands the Minions' history before they met Gru.
What order should a first-timer watch Despicable Me / Minions in?
A first-time viewer should use release order, beginning with Despicable Me and placing each Minions film and major short collection at its real-world release position.
Is Despicable Me / Minions finished or still ongoing?
Despicable Me / Minions remains an ongoing animated screen franchise: Minions & Monsters released in July 2026, and further films are in development.
See also: Hotel Transylvania watch order.
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