Despicable Me (franchise) rival, to shrink and steal the Earth's moon. "Despicable Me" received positive reviews, and grossed over $543 million worldwide, against a budget of $69 million, launching a new franchise. A sequel, "Despicable Me 2", released on July 3, 2013, was once again directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Elsie Fisher reprise their roles as Felonious Gru, Dr. Nefario, Margo, Edith and Agnes respectively. Kristen Wiig, who voiced Miss Hattie in the first film, voices Lucy Wilde, an agent of the Anti-Villain League
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (film) squandered visual gags and contributions from its adult cast, putting it alongside similar films like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day". The film was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download on January 3, 2017. On October 3, 2016, Patterson announced that he is developing a sequel to the film. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (film) Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life is a 2016 American live-action/animated family comedy film directed by Steve Carr and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Kara Holden, based