Megamind is an American superhero comedy media franchise created and owned by DreamWorks Animation, which began with the 2010 animated feature film written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons. The franchise follows a supervillain named Megamind who suddenly gets a chance to defend Metro City from the forces of evil after the superhero Metro Man retires.
Feature films Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriters Producers Megamind November 5, 2010 Tom McGrath Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons Lara Breay and Denise Nolan Cascino Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate March 1, 2024 Eric Fogel
Megamind (2010)
Megamind is a 2010 American animated superhero comedy film directed by Tom McGrath, produced by DreamWorks Animation, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It features the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, and Brad Pitt.
The film tells the story of Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain who becomes depressed after finally defeating his nemesis Metro Man. He creates a new superhero from Metro Man's DNA, but must become a hero himself when the new "hero" becomes a much more dangerous villain than he ever was.
The film was written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons. It was first titled Master Mind, and then Oobermind. It was suggested that Ben Stiller would be cast as Megamind, and later Robert Downey Jr. but Will Ferrell was ultimately given the role, due to "scheduling conflicts" for Downey.Will Ferrell Replaces Robert Downey Jr. in DreamWorks Animation’s OOBERMIND Retrieved May 3, 2013
In 2014, the film's distribution rights were purchased by DreamWorks Animation from Paramount Pictures and transferred to 20th Century Fox; the rights are now owned by Universal Pictures.
Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate (2024)
In February 2024, a sequel film was announced to be released exclusively on Peacock on March 1, 2024.
Short film Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011) Megamind: The Button of Doom is a 2011 animated short film directed by Simon J. Smith and written by Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, released on DVD/Blu-ray with Megamind on February 25, 2011, starring Will Ferrell and David Cross. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images, the short sets after the events of the film to show off Megamind's first day as Defender of Metro City.
Television series
Megamind Rules! (2024)
On February 11, 2022, it was announced that Peacock had ordered a CG animated series from DreamWorks Animation Television serving as a follow-up to the film, originally titled Megamind's Guide to Defending Your City. The series chronicles the new hero's quest to become a social media influencer and a true superhero. The original writers of the film, Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, are signed on as executive producers and showrunners with Celebrity Deathmatch creator Eric Fogel. JD Ryznar is co-executive producer and story editor.
On August 5, 2022, Simons confirmed that the show's writing was completed and production was moving forward.
The series premiered on March 1, 2024.
Cast and crew
Characters Films Video games Short film Television series Megamind Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate Megamind:Ultimate Showdown Megamind:Mega Team Unite Megamind:The Button of Doom Megamind Rules! Megamind Will Ferrell Keith Ferguson Will Ferrell Keith Ferguson Minion / Ol' Chum David Cross Josh Brener Drew Massey David Cross Josh Brener Roxanne Ritchi Tina Fey Laura Post Megan Hollingshead Laura Post Hal Stewart / Tighten Jonah Hill rowspan="2" Jonah Hill Metro Man / Music Man Brad Pitt Rick Pasqualone Ross Marquand The Warden J. K. Simmons Bernard Ben Stiller Jody Smelt Stephen Kearin Roger Craig Smith Roger Craig Smith Keiko Morita Maya Aoki Tuttle Maya Aoki Tuttle Gail / Lady Doppler Emily Tuñon Emily Tuñon Lord Nighty-Knight Talon Warburton Talon Warburton Pierre Pressure Scott Adsit Scott Adist Behemoth Chris Sullivan Chris Sullivan Big King Fish Todd Haberkorn Todd Haberkorn Blue Mackerel Eric Murphy Eric Murphy Red Snapper Joey Rudman Joey Rudman Melvin / Mr. Donut Tony Hale Tony Hale Christina Christo Jeanine Mason Jeanine Mason Polly 227 Eric Fogel Eric Fogel Eccentric Eddie Micheal Beattie Michael Beattie Machiavillain Adam Lambert Adam Lambert Destruction Worker Fred Tatasciore Brooke Dillman Psycho Delic Keith David Hot Flash Cara Pifko Judge Sludge Monte Markham Lance Lafontaine Cam Clarke The Conductor Danny Jacobs Mega-Megamind Will Ferrell Damien Jordan Alexander Hauser Mrs. Donut G.K. Bowes Blanche Morita Jenny Yokobori Dan Donner / Hu-Mouse Haley Joel Osment Dude Monkey Max Mittelman Terry Sasko / Supercool Power-Kid Natalia Del Riego Benett Schlurg-Peterman Jeremy Jordan Bad Guy Brad Eric Bauza
Additional crew and production details FilmDetailExecutive ProducersComposersEditorProduction companiesDistributing companiesRunning timeMegamind Ben Stiller and Stuart Cornfeld Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe Michael Andrews DreamWorks AnimationPacific Data Images Paramount Pictures 1hr 36minsMegamind vs. the Doom Syndicate Matthew Janszen and Bryan Winslow DreamWorks Animation Television Peacock 1hr 25mins
Reception Box office performance Film Release date Box office gross Budget North America Other territories Worldwide Megamind November 5, 2010 $148,415,853 $173,469,912 $321,885,765 $130 million
Critical and public response Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore Megamind 63 (33 reviews)
In other media Video games Year Title Developer(s) Publisher Platform(s) 2010 Megamind: Ultimate Showdown THQ Studio Australia THQ Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Megamind: Mega Team Unite Wii Megamind: The Blue Defender Tantalus Media PSP, DS 2019 DreamWorks Universe of Legends Firefly GamesRiva GamesYYTX Game N/A iOS, Android2023DreamWorks All-Star Kart RacingBamtang GamesGameMill EntertainmentNintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One
Comics After signing a licensing deal with DreamWorks in 2010, the comics publisher Ape Entertainment produced a four-issue Megamind comics series titled DreamWorks' Megamind: Bad. Blue. Brilliant (2010–2011).
Music Soundtracks Title U.S. release date Length Label Megamind: Music from the Motion Picture November 2, 2010 48:10 Lakeshore Records
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