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In theDespicable Mefranchise , the minions have served several hirer since their evolutionary introduction . In the introduction scene ofMinions , the white-livered creatures ' backstory is break , sharing that theminions instinctively espouse the most evil leader . Based on theMinionsandDespicable Metimeline , their story spans millions of years since the minions are shown to have evolved from cells .

Over the million of years that accompany since their first leader , theminions have worked under many masters , often accidentally causing their deaths . In theDespicable Mefranchise , there arethousands of minions , all eager to attend a boss . Since theDespicable Meseries has many villains , it has devote the minions no shortage of leaders to pick out from . Yet , they still tend to stay loyal to one particular leader throughout the six enfranchisement films .

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9T. Rex

Pangea, 90-66 Million B.C.

The minions first regain the T. Rex after he step on an ancient fish , which they observe out of the ocean . They begin to postdate the T. Rex and are eventually even image riding on his back . The T. Rex is an interesting master since it is n’t evil . Instead , it is mostly hunting and savage only on instinct . However , there is only so much the minions can do to help the T. Rex other than help it hunt .

Even in the antic world of the Despicable Me Universe , there are still some things about Gru and the Minions that we find hard to think .

When two minion hold back to get bananas , they shift a gargantuan bowlder which goes rolling down the hill . The bowlder bewitch up to the T. Rex . It terminate up comically running on top of it as the rock picks up amphetamine . The bowlder travels all the means to the edge of a volcano , where the T. Rex can finally catch his balance .

Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Gru from Despicable Me

unluckily , the minions also catch up to their master , and when one tumbles down the hill toward the vent , he hits his head on the boulder , dislodging it once more . The T. Rex falls into the vent in a blast of fire , resulting in his demise . Soon , the tearful minions are sent in lookup of another master to follow .

8Caveman

Unknown, 10,000 B.C.

Cave paintings show that after they lose the T. Rex , the minions begin to come after humans . homo is claimed to be " myopic , hairy , and way way smarter " than the dinosaur , which the minions like . The minions wear pelt loin clothes like their leader and are seen follow him through force field .

In an endeavour to help a caveman defeat a bear , the minion offer him a flyswatter instead of a tangible artillery , saying " pinata . " The caveman is easily convinced and takes the tool , batting the bear on the beak several meter . Unfortunately , despite the minions ' good intentions , this only infuriates the bear , who quickly maul their leader . The minions nonchalantly break loose the bear and seek a novel master .

7Egyptian Pharaoh

Ancient Egypt, 2500 B.C.

The minions then lead into Ancient Egypt , where theyserve the Pharaoh of Egypt during the construction of the pyramid . Their party boss is seen with a whip and yelling , " Anubis ! " who would have been the Egyptian god of cold gangrene and the hereafter . The minions , always eager to help , are ready to help baptise the new pyramid .

Unfortunately , they have their blueprints for the pyramid upside down . Instead of balancing on its full stop , as they expect , the pyramid falls over , break down the pharaohand his followers . The minion soon have to move on to another master , seeing as they destroy the civilization they were living in .

6Dark Age Vampire

Transylvania, 500-1500 CE

The minion ' novel master is an unspecified vampire in the Dark Ages . Living in his medieval palace with him , the minion once again try out to be rather useless handmaid . Still , the lily-livered creatures are eager to belong , so they wear little vampire cloaks to mimic their schoolmaster .

Illumination ’s Despicable Me succeeder is vast , but with a late parody announcement , they could be setting themselves up to be the butt of the jest .

In an effort to be helpful , they awake their vampire master from his rest and cast him a 357th natal day solemnisation . With a cake and decorations , they open up the window to wake him up and crystallize the company . Unfortunately , when the daytime arrive at the vampire , he outright turns to stone . When they endeavor to spoil out the natal day candles , they accidentally blow their boss forth as he turns to dust . To add insult to injury , another minion sneezes at the vampire debris , further carry off their boss .

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5Napoleon Bonaparte

France, 1812

The minions then begin assist the French leader Napoleonduring his invasion of Russia . As they stand with him , ready for conflict , the minion are in bearing of the carom . Though they are clearly well - intentioned and design to help their political boss , things do n’t quite put to work out that fashion .

The movie does not lose an chance to make playfulness of Napoleon ’s notably short stature , making him look redolent of the size of it and vogue of the minions .

As a minion measure to the end of the shank to level toward the opposition , his weight tilt the weapon downward . Of course , the cannon misfires and hit Napoleon , launching him through the air . Fortunately , none of Napoleon ’s surely gorey remnants are shown . The army of minion goes running , chase by the real Gallic army , who are annoyed with them for scud their leader . The minions run off into a white snowy fog .

T Rex, Caveman and a Minion from the Despicable Me Franchise

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4Yetis

Unknown Ice Cave, 1968

The minion have Yeti leaders , before again , ultimately causing their death . The minions hold out in an ice cave come across a Yeti phratry , who they decide will be their Modern leaders . The Yetis are myopic - spoken , mostly communicating in sounds , but the minions are enthusiastic nonetheless .

The minion perform for their Yeti leaders , complete with a melodic and dance number . alas , a loud tuba audio dislodges a piece of trash from the ceiling . The frozen chunk lands directly on the head of the lead Yeti , putting an end to the festivity . It appears the minion have killed another leader or at least gravely injured him . With this , the minions steer toward England , where Scarlet Overkill wait them .

Minions 3is now arrange to debut on June 30 , 2027 .

Gru and minion

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3Scarlet Overkill

London, 1968

Before working for Gru , the minions drop significant clock time underScarlet Overkill . She particularly works with Kevin , Stuart , and Bob , the three minions who pose out to discover the young party boss . By the time the rest of the minions arrive , Scarlet ’s sovereignty is basically over . Despite that , she is a whiz in the villain world .

With the minions ' help , Scarlet plans to steal Queen Elizabeth II ’s tip , which would make her the Queen of England .

The minions meet Scarlet at Villain - Con , a convention of evil people held in Orlando . The convention is full of potential leader , but Scarlet try that she is the ultimate spoilt guyand reveals she is looking for new henchmen . She , assisted by her husband Herb , are the most ill-famed villains of the era . With the minion ' help , Scarlet plans to steal Queen Elizabeth II ’s peak , which would make her the Queen of England .

Minions look in awe at their new boss, the caveman with his club

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The minions thwart Scarlet ’s plans in their classic nature , especially when Bob retrieves the legendary Sword in the Stone , automatically shit him the King . In a ruthless attempt for retaliation , Scarlet tries to blow up Stuart and Bob . The Queen ’s crown is stolen once again by Scarlet , but she is stopped by a freezing - ray , frozen into a stop of ice . The seed of the frost - ray is revealed to be a young Gru , who proves he is a better villain than Scarlet . With that , the minions set out to seek Gru as their Modern leader , leading into the Despicable Me Universe .

2Gru

United States, Present

For most of theDespicable MeandMinionsfranchise , the minions are under the rule of Gru . In fact , in the first film , when the minions are inclose , it seems as though Gru create them . It is not untilMinionsandMinions : The ascending of Gruthat the minions ' backstory and relationship to Gru is explained . The thousands of minion live in Gru ’s underground research laboratory , helping him with his experiments , create equipment , and getting into problem . Many of the minions rarely directly interact with Gru , though he has his pet and appears to know all the minions ' name .

Unlike with their other bosses , the minions do n’t seem to disrupt Gru ’s plans too much , and they have managed not to kill him . Even when Gru turn to a living of crime - fighting , many of the minion follow him , having find a family with him , Lucy , and their daughters . But , as Gru take a firm stand he is reformed , many of the minions are displeased with their fresh workings conditions since they instinctively want to follow the large villain possible . Some of the minions vacate Gru to find unexampled jobs .

1Dru Gru

United States/Freedonia, 2011

InDespicable Me 3 , with the introduction of Gru ’s nefarious twin crony , Dru , the minions have the opportunity to follow a novel leader . While Gru insists on following his novel vestal life style , Dru still wants to be malevolent . He convince several minions to join him in his calling as a first-rate baddie . Together , theysteal Gru ’s airship from his home . Gru let his pal and the minion a head set forth before he tries to stop over them .

Gru ’s pal was an crucial character in Despiecable Me 3 , but play a very dissimilar role in the plotline of Despicable Me 4 .

Though the conclusion of the third film suggests that minion are now put to work for Dru , Despicable Me 4dispels this . In the 2024 flick , Dru is reduced to a non - speaking purpose , andthe minions are no longer seen working for him . Many are still knead under Gru and the Anti - Villain League , seeming to cement their allegiance to the Gru crime syndicate . The minion have puzzle out under many drawing card in theDespicable Mefranchise , yet they always return to Gru and his menage .

The minions with the vampire who has turned to stone from the sunlight

Gru , a villain with ambitions to steal the lunation , assume three orphan girls to aid his scheme . out of the blue , he line up himself grow attached to them , which rarify his plans . As Gru hand-to-hand struggle with newfound Father-God and his nefarious aspirations , he let on that sexual love and family can modify even the most hardened heart .

Summary

The minions in battle garb with Napoleon

The minions dancing for the Yeti in Minions

Scarlet Overkill and the minions in Minions

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Gru, a villain with ambitions to steal the moon, adopts three orphaned girls to aid his scheme. Unexpectedly, he finds himself growing attached to them, which complicates his plans. As Gru grapples with newfound fatherhood and his villainous aspirations, he discovers that love and family can change even the most hardened hearts.

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