Despicable Me 2 (2013) Original Movie Poster Rolled DS – 27x40 Gru & Minions International One Sheet
DESPICABLE ME 2
Original Theatrical Movie Poster – Gru Overlooking the Minions / International Style
A fantastic original theatrical advertising poster for Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ 2013 animated blockbuster Despicable Me 2, directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin.
This is one of the strongest and most recognizable poster designs produced for the sequel. The artwork places Gru front and center, standing dramatically on a platform with his hands behind his back while an enormous sea of Minions stretches toward the horizon.
Across the top appears the memorable campaign tagline:
“When the world needed a hero, they called a villain.”
This exact artwork is documented as the International Style theatrical one-sheet. Specialist poster dealers identify examples of this design as original 27" × 40" theatrical posters, including double-sided examples intended for cinema display.
The bottom prominently features the orange Despicable Me 2 logo along with:
“JULY 3”
and:
“IN THEATERS AND realD 3D”
The poster also carries the Illumination Entertainment and Universal studio marks and a © 2012 Universal Studios copyright, indicating that the advertising artwork was prepared in advance of the movie’s 2013 theatrical release.
The film reunited Steve Carell as Gru with the Minions and featured the voices of Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Elsie Fisher and Dana Gaier. The poster campaign is documented by IMP Awards as artwork for the 2013 film using this specific “When the world needed a hero…” tagline.
The visual impact of this poster is excellent for display: the brilliant yellow Minions, dark silhouette of Gru, and purple/orange sunset create a composition that immediately reads as classic Despicable Me / Minions imagery.
A great collectible for fans of Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Gru, the Minions, animated films, or original theatrical movie advertising.
ITEM DETAILS
Poster Release Year: 2012
Movie Release Year: 2013
Film: Despicable Me 2
Type: Original Theatrical Movie Poster – International Style
Format: One Sheet
Size: Approximately 27" x 40"
Material: Theatrical poster paper
Condition: See photos.
Artwork: Gru Overlooking a Massive Crowd of Minions
Tagline: “When the world needed a hero, they called a villain.”
Release Copy: “July 3”
Theatrical Copy: “In Theaters and RealD 3D”
Directors: Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin
Starring / Voices: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Elsie Fisher, Dana Gaier
Studio: Illumination Entertainment / Universal Pictures
Genre: Animation / Comedy / Family
Country: International English-language theatrical issue
Rating: PG
Copyright: © 2012 Universal Studios
Specialist poster documentation identifies this exact composition and tagline as the International Style and describes the theatrical version as approximately 27" × 40".
CONDITION
See photos.
SHIPPING
Poster will be carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective mailing tube.