Synopsis
Evil genius Megamind finally defeats his do-gooder nemesis, Metro Man, but is left without a purpose in a superhero-free world.
Scores
Overall Score
90.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
93.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
96.6%
Review Aggregate
72.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 72% of 178 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, thin plot. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlythin plotvisually strikingsatiricalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenlightheartedpoliticalchristmas
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | 2010 | $14,018,000 | $20,163,000 | (est) |
| Tina Fey | 2010 | $8,629,000 | $12,412,000 | (est) |
| Jonah Hill | 2010 | $6,497,000 | $9,345,000 | (est) |
| David Cross | 2010 | $5,312,000 | $7,640,000 | (est) |
| Brad Pitt | 2010 | $4,544,000 | $6,535,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count179
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes316,058
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $148,415,853 | $213,471,128 |
| International | 2010 | $173,469,912 | $249,507,159 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $321,885,765 | $462,978,287 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $143,595,891 | $206,538,428 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,686,000 | $8,178,350 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $1,658,000 | $2,384,753 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $13,348,000 | $19,198,843 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $29,902,000 | $43,008,975 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $41,556,439 | $59,771,916 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $235,746,330 | $339,081,264 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $130,000,000 | $186,983,035 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source | 2010 | $160,000,000 | $230,132,967 |
| Participations | 2010 | $4,715,000 | $6,781,731 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $5,483,000 | $7,886,369 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $15,600,000 | $22,437,964 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $315,798,000 | $454,222,066 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $-80,051,670 | $-115,140,802 |
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