Which landmark does Vector steal before Gru's moon plot in Despicable Me?
Answer
Great Pyramid of Giza
Answer
Great Pyramid of Giza
Before Gru launches his Moon plot, Vector steals the Great Pyramid of Giza in Despicable Me.
The pyramid heist is the event that rekindles Gru’s competitive pride. The film opens by showing that the ancient Egyptian landmark has vanished, leaving Gru humiliated that a younger rival has achieved a more impressive crime than any of his recent schemes. The thief is Vector, whose real name is Victor Perkins and whose father, Mr. Perkins, heads the Bank of Evil.
Gru responds by planning to steal the Moon, a crime he considers large enough to restore his reputation. To make that possible, he seeks a shrink ray and applies to the Bank of Evil for financing. Vector later ambushes Gru and steals the shrink ray, turning the rivalry into a direct contest over both the device and the Moon.
The landmark is sometimes confused with famous monuments that appear in other villain stories, such as the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty. In this film, however, the opening landmark theft is specifically the Great Pyramid of Giza, and Vector is responsible for it.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026