Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) - Origins of a Supervillain Minions: The Rise of Gru (titled Minions: El origen de Gru in Spanish) is a 2022 animated comedy film produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. As the second installment in the Minions prequel series and the fifth overall in the Despicable Me franchise, it explores the formative years of 11-year-old Felonious Gru as he attempts to join the world's most elite group of supervillains. Plot Overview
Set in 1976 San Francisco, the story follows young Gru, a suburban fanboy of the , a notorious collective of villains. When the group ousts their leader, legendary fighter Wild Knuckles , Gru auditions for the opening. Mocked for his youth, Gru retaliates by stealing the Zodiac Stone , a powerful artifact capable of granting superpowers during the Chinese New Year. LOS MINIONS 2 -El origen de Gru (HD800) (DUAL) ...
The mission goes awry when a new Minion named trades the stone for a pet rock, leading to a frantic chase to recover it. Along the way, Gru is kidnapped by a vengeful Wild Knuckles, forming an unexpected mentorship that teaches him the true meaning of villainous loyalty. Key Characters & Voice Cast Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) - Origins