Where should you start?

Begin with Despicable Me and follow release order across the main films and Minions spin-offs. The prequels take place earlier, but the original is the clearest introduction to Gru and the family story. Shorts are optional extras rather than steps in the feature-film sequence.

Our take on the collection

Moviebase editorial

The main films mix parental relationships with comic villainy; the Minions films lean more heavily on visual gags and chaotic side adventures. That difference makes it worth choosing by mood rather than assuming the whole collection has one style. Repeated jokes can become tiring in a long single-day marathon.

Planning your watchlist

For a shorter route, stay with the main Despicable Me films first and return to Minions later. The grid includes both branches, with only released features counted.

Sources

Film titles, release dates, runtimes, audience ratings and artwork come from TMDB. Viewing advice is Moviebase editorial opinion. Collection references: TMDB 86066, TMDB 544669. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.