January 31st 2025.
Fans of Netflix have been flocking to watch the beloved Despicable Me franchise in large numbers. However, there is some unfortunate news for viewers as two of the most popular movies are quietly departing from the streaming platform today. So, if you haven't caught them yet, you might want to act fast.
The first Despicable Me film was released in 2010 and featured an all-star cast including Steve Carrell, Kirsten Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Jason Segel, Dame Julie Andrews, and Will Arnett. The story follows the adventures of supervillain Gru as he attempts to steal the moon with the help of his army of Minions. However, his plans take a turn when he adopts three orphaned girls.
The animated movie was an instant hit and became a favorite among both adults and kids. It went on to spawn three sequels and a spin-off franchise focusing solely on the lovable Minions. In fact, the second movie, Despicable Me 2, is currently the third most-watched film in the US and has been on the top 10 chart for 21 weeks. The original film is not far behind, holding the fourth spot after spending 13 weeks on the list. The sequel also ranks at number eight globally, with a total of 2,800,000 views and 4,600,000 hours watched.
Unfortunately, for fans of the franchise, the first two movies will no longer be available on Netflix in America starting this weekend. The last day to catch them has been listed as January 31. However, there is some good news as other installments of the Despicable Me universe, including Despicable Me 4 and the first Minions movie, seem to be staying put on the platform.
The fourth Despicable Me film hit theaters last summer, marking the first installment in seven years. The official synopsis reads: "The biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru and Lucy, along with their daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes, welcome a new addition to the family, Gru Jr, who is determined to make his dad's life miserable. The family is faced with a new enemy, Maxime Le Mal, and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing them to go on the run."
The cast from the previous films, including Steve, Kristen, and Miranda, returned for the sequel, along with new additions Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara. Actress Joey King also joined the star-studded cast, voicing the aspiring supervillain Poppy Prescott. She revealed how much she enjoyed playing a villain on screen, saying, "It's the best. Nothing is as fun as playing a villain. I tell you, nothing is as fun! Playing a good guy is great and all, but you really feel like you have so much creative freedom as a villain. I'm loving it, and I hope I get to play more villains in the future."
In jest, Joey added that her "villain era" would remain solely on screen. "I mean, who knows? Maybe it'll spill into my real life. Maybe I'll become a huge diva tomorrow - if I feel like it!" she joked.
So, if you're a fan of the Despicable Me franchise, make sure to catch the first two films before they leave Netflix. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, feel free to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency through email, phone, or on our Submit Stuff page - we would love to hear from you.
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