About Despicable Me 2 is an upcoming 2013 American 3D computer animated comedy film and the sequel to the 2010 animated film Despicable Me. Produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures, it will be directed again by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove and Kristen Wiig will reprise their roles. New cast members include Al Pacino as Gru's nemesis, and Steve Coogan in a yet unnamed role. The film is scheduled to be released on July 3, 2013.