Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Gru, a dedicated supervillain, plans to steal the moon but faces financial obstacles.

Gru's Introduction — Gru presents his latest evil plan Characters: Gru, Dr. Nefario, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Gru's Lair
Bank Loan Rejection — Gru denied funding for his plan Characters: Gru, Mr. Perkins, Vector Location: Bank
Shrink Ray Theft — Gru steals the shrink ray Characters: Gru, Dr. Nefario, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Secret Laboratory
Adoption Decision — Gru decides to adopt girls Characters: Gru, Miss Hattie Location: Orphanage

Gru adopts three orphaned girls, leading to an unexpected change in his priorities.

Adoption Decision — Gru decides to adopt girls Characters: Gru, Miss Hattie Location: Orphanage
Girls Meet Gru — The girls meet their new father Characters: Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes Location: Gru's Home
Moon Heist Preparation — Gru prepares for the moon heist Characters: Gru, Dr. Nefario, Margo, Edith, Agnes, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Gru's Lair
Vector's Attack — Vector kidnaps the girls Characters: Vector, Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes Location: Gru's Home

When Vector kidnaps the girls, Gru must combine his villainous skills with paternal love to save them.

Vector's Attack — Vector kidnaps the girls Characters: Vector, Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes Location: Gru's Home
Rescue Mission — Gru rescues the girls Characters: Gru, Dr. Nefario, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Vector's Fortress
Moon Heist — Gru steals the moon Characters: Gru, Vector, Dr. Nefario, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Space
Final Battle — Gru defeats Vector Characters: Gru, Vector, Margo, Edith, Agnes, Dr. Nefario, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Vector's Fortress

Gru successfully rescues the girls and embraces his new role as a father.

Final Battle — Gru defeats Vector Characters: Gru, Vector, Margo, Edith, Agnes, Dr. Nefario, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Vector's Fortress
Family Dinner — Gru's new family dinner Characters: Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes, Gru's Mother, Dr. Nefario, Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Location: Gru's Home

Story Breakdown

Gru's Evil Plans — Initial villainous ambitions
- Bank Loan Rejection — Denied funding by Mr. Perkins
- Shrink Ray Theft — Acquires essential equipment
Adoption — Unexpected change in Gru's life
- Meeting the Girls — First encounter with Margo, Edith, and Agnes
- Adjusting to Family Life — Gru learning to be a father
The Moon Heist — Gru's ultimate plan
- Vector's Interference — Competition and kidnapping
- Rescue Mission — Saving the girls
- Final Confrontation — Defeating Vector
New Beginning — Gru's transformation
- Family Bonding — Establishing new relationships
- Villain with a Heart — Balancing evil and fatherhood