Megamind
2010 film directed by Tom McGrath
Megamind is a 2010 American animated superhero comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. Directed by Tom McGrath, the film features the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross and Brad Pitt. It tells the story of Megamind (Ferrell), a highly intelligent extraterrestrial supervillain. After defeating his long-time nemesis Metro Man (Pitt), Megamind creates a new hero (Hill) to fight, but must act to save the city when his creation becomes evil.
Megamind premiered in Russia on October 28, 2010, and was released in the United States on November 5 by Paramount Pictures. It received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $322 million against a $130 million budget. In the years following its release, the film gained a cult following via a variety of Internet memes.
The film later spawned a franchise, including a trio of video games and a short film, Megamind: The Button of Doom, which was included in the film's home media releases. A sequel, Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate and a follow-up television series, Megamind Rules!, premiered on Peacock in 2024.
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