Rise of Gru becomes the the third Universal animated film to reach $300M within 4 weeks domestically, the previous two being Despicable Me 2 and Illumination’s The Secret Life of Pets.

He explained his affinity for Gru at the end of his news conference following the Nuggets' 114-103 Game 1 win. "I love the guy," he said of Gru . "I love the cartoon.

Nikola Jokic arrived to Game 1 of the Lakers-Nuggets series dressed as Gru from the "Despicable Me" franchise after appearing in an ad for "Despicable Me 4." ...

Nikola Jokic arrives at Nuggets' playoff opener dressed as 'Gru' from 'Despicable Me' Fresh off taking part in a commercial for "Despicable Me 4," Jokic makes the lead character's look his own.