Top 10 Best Despicable Me Series Characters

The Despicable Me series has introduced a wide range of memorable characters that bring humor, heart, and plenty of chaos to the screen. From Gru's comically villainous plans to the mischief of his Minions, this franchise is packed with personalities that fans have grown to love (or love to hate). Some characters make you laugh until your sides hurt, while others tug at your heartstrings or surprise you with their unexpected depth.

This list is all about celebrating the best of the best from the Despicable Me movies and spin-offs, like Minions. Which characters have the funniest lines? Who has the most iconic moments? Maybe it's the adorable kids, the goofy Minions, or even the villains who make you want to cheer for them despite their bad behavior.

1. Gru

   

   Felonious Gru is the main character of Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, and Despicable Me 4. He also appears in the animated films Minions (2015) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022). Gru is a former supervillain who becomes a loving father and an Anti-Villain League agent.

   One of the best hero/villains in the movie series.

   He is just such an awesome guy that you can't help but root for him.

2. Vector

   

   Vector is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in the 2010 Illumination animated film Despicable Me. He is portrayed as a tech-savvy villain who steals the Great Pyramid of Giza and becomes a rival to the protagonist, Gru. Vector is known for his orange tracksuit, high-tech gadgets, and humorous... read more

3. Edith

   

   She can be mischievous and impulsive at times, but she has a heart of gold and cares about her sisters.

4. Agnes

   

   She is very sweet, kind, and cute.

   She is the main cause for most of the heartwarming moments in this franchise.

5. Margo

   

   As someone else who experienced trauma from authority figures and is going through trust issues, I can deeply relate to Margo.

   I genuinely want to hold her close and let her know she isn't alone.

   She is a smart, level-headed, and adorably awkward girl. Margo is a great big sister and daughter.

   She is very smart and mature and tries her best to be a great big sister.

6. Dr. Nefario

   

   Dr. Nefario is the best character, and Vector is overrated. Stay mad.

   He's awesome, but I wish he would have appeared more in the second movie.

7. Lucy Wilde

   

8. Kyle

   

   The coolest animated pet ever!

9. Balthazar Bratt

   

   I like his fighting style. Too bad he used it for evil, though.

10. Mr. Perkins

    

    He's the president of the Bank of Evil and Vector's father.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Carnival Barker

    
12. ?

    Biker

    
The Contenders

13. Scarlet Overkill

    

14. Newscaster

15. Marlena Gru

    

16. Silas Ramsbottom

    

    This man deserves his own spin-off!

17. Dru

    

    He was Gru's long-lost brother and looks kind of nice.

    At first, I thought he was annoying, but he slowly began to grow on me.

18. Fred McDade

    

19. El Macho

    

20. Jillian

    

21. Stuart

    

    I love all of the minions! They are all so cute.

22. Kevin

    

23. Shannon

    

24. Valerie Da Vinci

    

    She could have been an antagonist in a future Despicable Me movie. By the way, her hair looks so long and beautiful.

25. Dave

26. Madge Nelson

    

27. Antonio Perez