How to Watch Despicable Me in Order
To watch Despicable Me 2, start with Despicable Me.
Watch Despicable Me in release order for a first viewing — start with Despicable Me (2010). There are 4 films, released between 2010–2024. That is 6.3 hours of viewing. Only 2 are essential to follow the story — 3.2 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1Despicable Me2010Essential95m
- 2Despicable Me 22013Essential98m
- 3Despicable Me 3201790m
- 4Despicable Me 4202494m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Despicable Me20107.3
- 2Despicable Me 420247.0
- 3Despicable Me 220136.9
- 4Despicable Me 320176.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Despicable Me?
For a first viewing, watch Despicable Me in release order, starting with Despicable Me (2010) and ending with Despicable Me 4 (2024). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Despicable Me films are there?
There are 4 Despicable Me films.
Can I skip any Despicable Me films?
2 of the 4 films carry the main story: Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2. The other 2 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Despicable Me?
Start with Despicable Me, released in 2010. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Despicable Me?
Watching every Despicable Me film takes 6.3 hours. Sticking to the 2 essential films takes 3.2 hours.