If you loved
Despicable Me 3
Pierre Coffin · Film · 2017
If you loved Despicable Me 3, you will enjoy these stories that blend high-stakes villainy with chaotic family dynamics and absurd comedy.
Books on the same thread
Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #3)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2017
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Friendship, Responsibility.
Much like the villainous antics in Despicable Me 3, this graphic novel captures the same brand of slapstick humor and lighthearted, good-versus-evil conflict perfect for fans of Gru.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
Shares 2 threads with Despicable Me 3: Good vs Evil, Redemption.
Fans of Despicable Me 3 will appreciate the return of a reformed villain and the focus on teamwork, mirroring the complex redemption arcs found in Gru's own story.
Dog Man #10
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2021
Shares 2 threads with Despicable Me 3: Good vs Evil, Slapstick Comedy.
This book leans into the same absurdist humor and comedic timing that defined the minions and their master in Despicable Me 3, making it an ideal next read.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2023
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Friendship, Justice.
The return of a persistent villain in this graphic novel echoes the high-stakes rivalry between Gru and Balthazar Bratt, providing the same level of excitement and cartoonish justice.
Series on the same thread
Phineas and Ferb
Dan Povenmire · Series · 2007
Shares 3 threads with Despicable Me 3: Sibling Rivalry, Good vs Evil, Slapstick Comedy.
The secret identities and sibling rivalry present here provide a familiar emotional core for anyone who enjoyed the family-centric spy dynamics featured throughout Despicable Me 3.
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Explores: Found Family, Secret Identity, Fish Out of Water.
This show mirrors the espionage themes of Despicable Me 3, blending the necessity of hiding true identities with the heartwarming, chaotic reality of a found family unit.
Dragon Ball Z
Series · 1989
Shares a thread with Despicable Me 3: Good vs Evil.
The emphasis on good versus evil and protecting the world from powerful threats will resonate with viewers who appreciated the superhero parody elements within Despicable Me 3.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
If you enjoyed the darker, satirical side of the villain protagonist trope in Despicable Me 3, you will find this show's cynical humor and interdimensional adventures highly engaging.
Podcasts on the same thread
Grumpy Old Geeks
Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister with Dave Bittner · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cynicism, digital culture, corporate skepticism.
For those who found the corporate satire in Despicable Me 3 amusing, this podcast offers a similar critical lens on technology, delivered with a sharp and irreverent tone.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast captures the same sense of improvised comedy and group dynamics that made the family interactions in Despicable Me 3 feel so lively and entertaining to watch.
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Common questions
Is Despicable Me 3 a movie about Gru?
Yes, Despicable Me 3 is a 2017 film directed by Pierre Coffin that focuses on Gru and his wife Lucy. The plot follows their efforts to stop Balthazar Bratt, a former child star from the 1980s, from achieving his goal of world domination.
Who is the villain in Despicable Me 3?
The primary antagonist in Despicable Me 3 is Balthazar Bratt. He is a former child star from the 1980s who attempts to take over the world, forcing Gru and Lucy to work together to stop his plans for global domination.
What is the plot of Despicable Me 3?
In Despicable Me 3, Gru and his wife Lucy are tasked with stopping Balthazar Bratt. Bratt is a former 1980s child star who has turned into a villain, and the story centers on the couple's mission to prevent his attempt at world domination.
Who directed Despicable Me 3?
Despicable Me 3 is a 2017 movie directed by Pierre Coffin. The film depicts Gru and Lucy as they attempt to thwart the plans of Balthazar Bratt, an 80s child star who is seeking to achieve world domination.