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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 While some critics felt it lacked the "edge"
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: Produced on a modest $76 million budget, the film grossed a staggering $971 million worldwide.