What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDespicable Me 2
Pierre Coffin · Film · 2013
If you loved Despicable Me 2, start with Spy X Family, Vol. 2 (Tatsuya Endo) — a book on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Despicable Me 2 across media.
You loved Despicable Me 2 because you enjoy how secret agent antics and supervillain schemes collide with heartfelt family dynamics.
Books on the same thread
The Bad Guys
Aaron Blabey · Book
Shares a thread with Despicable Me 2: Redemption.
If you appreciated the redemption arc of Gru in Despicable Me 2, you will enjoy how this story follows tough animals attempting to prove their worth as heroes.
Dog Man Unleashed: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #2): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with Despicable Me 2: Good vs Evil.
This book captures the same zany energy and slapstick humor found in Despicable Me 2, focusing on a villain whose criminal curiosity leads to unexpected and comedic outcomes.
Spy X Family, Vol. 2
Tatsuya Endo · Book
Explores: found family, secret identity, domestic espionage.
Like the secret agent plot in Despicable Me 2, this manga balances high-stakes espionage with the domestic challenges of maintaining a fragile, found family unit under pressure.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2023
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Friendship, Justice.
Fans of the good versus evil conflict in Despicable Me 2 will recognize the same spirit of heroic adventure and villainous plotting found in this graphic novel series.
Series on the same thread
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Explores: Found Family, Secret Identity, Fish Out of Water.
This series mirrors the core appeal of Despicable Me 2 by blending espionage with the comedic struggle of a unique family hiding their true identities from society.
Phineas and Ferb
Dan Povenmire · Series · 2007
Shares 2 threads with Despicable Me 2: Good vs Evil, Slapstick Comedy.
Much like the secret agent premise of Despicable Me 2, this show pairs absurd inventions and villainous plots with the lighthearted chaos of a suburban family dynamic.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
If the dysfunctional family elements of Despicable Me 2 resonated with you, this series offers a darker, more cynical take on family members navigating bizarre, interdimensional adventures together.
La familia P. Luche
Eugenio Derbez · Series · 2002
Shares a thread with Despicable Me 2: Slapstick Comedy.
This show reflects the exaggerated domestic comedy seen in Despicable Me 2, placing a dysfunctional family at the center of absurd situations that mirror everyday life struggles.
Podcasts on the same thread
Recycle Bin
fpt. · Podcast · 2025
Explores: internet culture, tech industry news, casual conversation.
Those who enjoyed the witty banter and satirical tone of Despicable Me 2 will find a similar sense of humor in this podcast’s casual and observational commentary.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
While different in format, this podcast shares the conversational and community-driven spirit that fans of the humor in Despicable Me 2 often find engaging and highly entertaining.
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Common questions
Is Despicable Me 2 a sequel to the first film?
Despicable Me 2 is the 2013 follow-up directed by Pierre Coffin. The story focuses on Gru being recruited by the Anti-Villain League to address a new super criminal threat, continuing the narrative established in the original film.
What is the main premise of Despicable Me 2?
In Despicable Me 2, Gru transitions from his life as a villain to work with the Anti-Villain League. He is tasked with using his skills to help the organization defeat a powerful new super criminal who poses a significant threat.
Who directed Despicable Me 2?
Despicable Me 2 was directed by Pierre Coffin. Released in 2013, the film follows Gru as he is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help stop a dangerous new criminal mastermind.
Does Despicable Me 2 involve the Anti-Villain League?
Yes, the plot of Despicable Me 2 centers on Gru being recruited by the Anti-Villain League. He is brought into the organization specifically to assist in dealing with a powerful new super criminal that the league cannot handle alone.