Who co-directed the 2010 animated film Despicable Me with Pierre Coffin?

Chris Renaud co-directed the 2010 animated film Despicable Me with Pierre Coffin.

Renaud and Coffin shared directing duties on the original feature, which introduced Gru, the Minions, and the three sisters who change Gru’s life. Their collaboration helped establish the franchise’s visual comedy, expressive animation, and balance between villainous spectacle and family relationships.

Chris Renaud later directed or co-directed other major Illumination projects, including The Lorax and Despicable Me 2. Pierre Coffin also co-directed the first two Despicable Me films and became especially associated with the Minions’ voices.

Chris Meledandri is an important name in the production history, but he was the producer and founder of Illumination Entertainment rather than the co-director of the first Despicable Me. Kyle Balda later co-directed Minions and Minions: The Rise of Gru.