Illumination Studios Paris (formerly known as Illumination Mac Guff) is a French animated feature production company owned by Illumination, an "exclusive financing and distribution" partner of Universal Pictures, making the major American film backer and releaser its only client. Based in Paris, France, the company was created in 2011 as part of Universal's purchase of the animation arm of French animation and VFX company Mac Guff and subsequent contribution of the production house to Illumination. It is responsible for the animation on Illumination's feature-length animated films and associated short films, most notably the Despicable Me franchise.
History Mac Guff era (2011–2021)
Following their work with Illumination on Despicable Me (2010) and its associated short films, Universal purchased the animation arm of Mac Guff, aptly renaming it Illumination Mac Guff. The first film produced by the new studio was The Lorax (2012). All subsequent films by Illumination have had most of their animation work outsourced to the studio, as it benefits from French subsidies.
Studios Paris era (2021–present) With the release of Sing 2 in December 2021, the studio was renamed Illumination Studios Paris.
Filmography Feature films Released Title Release date Director(s) Producer(s) Budget Gross (unadjusted) The Lorax Chris RenaudCo-Director:Kyle Balda Chris MeledandriJanet Healy $70 million $349.2 million Despicable Me 2 Chris RenaudPierre Coffin $76 million $970.8 million Minions Pierre CoffinKyle Balda $74 million $1.159 billion The Secret Life of Pets Chris RenaudCo-Director:Yarrow Cheney $75 million $894.3 million Sing Garth JenningsCo-Director:Christophe Lourdelet $634.2 million Despicable Me 3 Pierre CoffinKyle BaldaCo-Director:Eric Guillon $80 million $1.035 billion The Grinch Scott MosierYarrow Cheney $75 million $526.7 million The Secret Life of Pets 2 Chris RenaudCo-Director:Jonathan del Val $80 million $431.1 million Sing 2 Garth JenningsCo-Director:Christophe Lourdelet $85 million $407.6 million Minions: The Rise of Gru Kyle BaldaCo-Directors:Brad AblesonJonathan del Val Chris MeledandriJanet HealyChris Renaud $80 million $939.6 million The Super Mario Bros. Movie Aaron HorvathMichael JelenicCo-Directors:Pierre LeducFabien Polack Chris MeledandriShigeru Miyamoto $100 million $1.362 billion Migration Benjamin RennerCo-director:Guylo Homsy Chris Meledandri $72 million $300.2 million Despicable Me 4 Chris RenaudCo-director:Patrick Delage Chris MeledandriBrett Hoffman $100 million $971 million The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Aaron HorvathMichael JelenicCo-Directors:Pierre LeducFabien Polack Chris MeledandriShigeru Miyamoto $110 million $1.013 billion Minions & Monsters Pierre CoffinCo-director:Patrick Delage Chris MeledandriBill Ryan $85 million $522 million
Upcoming Title Release date Director(s) Producers Not Alone Eric GuillonClaire DodgsonJonathan Del Val Chris Meledandri
Short films # Title Release date Release with Note 1 Wagon Ho! Dr. Seuss' The Lorax Home media release 2 Forces of Nature 3 Serenade 4 Puppy Despicable Me 2 5 Panic in the Mailroom 6 Training Wheels 7 Cro Minion Minions 8 Competition 9 Binky Nelson Unpacified 10 Mower Minions The Secret Life of Pets Theatrical release 11 Norman Television Home media release 12 Weenie 13 Gunter Babysits Sing 14 Love at First Sight 15 Eddie's Life Coach 16 The Secret Life of Kyle Despicable Me 3 17 Yellow is the New Black The Grinch Theatrical release 18 The Dog Days of Winter Trolls Holiday Television release 19 Santa's Little Helpers The Grinch Home media release 20 Super Gidget The Secret Life of Pets 2 21 Minion Scouts 22 Minions & Monsters Minions: The Rise of GruTelevision/Home media release 23 For Gunter's Eyes Only Sing 2 Home media release 24 Animal Attraction 25 Post Modern Minion Minions: The Rise of Gru 26 Mooned Migration Theatrical release 27 Fly Hard Home media release 28 Midnight Mission 29 Game Over and Over Despicable Me 4 30 Benny's Birthday
Television specials # Title Release date Network Note 1 Minions Holiday Special NBC 2 Minions & More 1 Netflix 3 Minions & More 2 4 Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Various across the world Animated sequence with the Minions for the "Fraternité" segment 5 Sing: Thriller Netflix
Commercials Title Year Commissioned forMazda CX-5 - The Lorax2012MazdaThe Lorax at IHOP2012IHOPThe Lorax GE Lightbulb2012GE LightingAMC Policy Trailer - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax2012AMC TheatresMinions The Stars are Brighter2013CinemarkDespicable Me 2 fruitsnackia2013Fruit Roll UpsDespicable Me 2 Happy Meal2013McDonald'sDespicable Me 2 McDonald's Milk2013Despicable Me 2 - Progressive Name Your Price Tool2013ProgressiveDespicable Me 2 Gogurt2013GogurtAMC Policy Spot - Minions vs. Evil Minion2013AMCMinions - Tree Lighting Ceremony2014Minions Fruitsnackia2015Fruit Roll UpsTic Tac Minions2015Tic TacGeneral Mills Minions2015General MillsGoGurt Minions2015GoGurtMinions Drive Thru2015McDonald'sOASIS - LES TRONIONS - MINIONS2015Oasis Be FruitMinions Favorite Show2015XfinityMinions XFINITY2015Minions Movie Watching Experience2015CinemarkMinions Then and Now2015Odeon CinemasMinions Paradise Trailer2015Minions ParadiseMinions Super Bowl Commercial2015Minions Happy Meal2015McDonald'sMinions Godzilla2015Toho CinemasMinions Fastest in-home Wi-Fi2015XfinityMinions Sky Fiber2015Sky UKMinions Vivo 12015VivoMinions Vivo 22015VivoProvided the animation for Kevin, Stuart and Bob presenting the award for Best Animated Short Film.201688th Academy AwardsThe Secret Life of Pets PetSmart2016PetSmartThe Secret Life of Pets - Cinemark2016CinemarkThe Secret Life of Pets - Xfinity2016XfinitySky Broadband - The Secret Life Of Pets2016Sky BroadbandSky Fibre Max The Secret Life Of Pets2016Sky BroadbandThe Secret Life Of Pets Sports2016The Secret Life Of Pets Switch Squad2016Sky BroadbandSky Talk - The Secret Life Of Pets2016Sky BroadbandThe Secret Life Of Pets Happy2016McDonald'sThe Secret Life Of Pets Happy Meal2016McDonald'sFind your Spot for The Secret Life of Pets2016CinemarkThe Secret Life of Pets x Furbo Dog Camera2016FurboSing for the Gold2016Sing Drive-Trough2016McDonald'sSing Christmas2016Happy Meal Sing2016McDonald'sDespicable Me 3™ Tic Tac® Mints2017Tic TacsSky Talk Shield & Despicable Me 32017Sky UKOasis x Despicable Me 32017OasisDespicable Me 3 Honda2017HondaThis is My Secret Weapon2017XfinityDespicable Me 3 Cinemark2017CinemarkBonafont Kids – Mi Villano Favorito 32017BonafontOasis Moi Moche et Méchant 22013OasisCaso Cerrado Minions2017Sky Fibre Despicable Me 32017Sky Fibre McDonald's Shake it Up2017McDonald'sDespicable Me 3 Happy Meal2017McDonald'sThe Grinch Xfinity 12018XfinityThe Grinch Xfinity 22018XfinityThe Grinch Xfinity 32018XfinityThe Grinch Pistachios2018Wonderful PistachiosThe Grinch Pistachios 22018Wonderful PistachiosThe Grinch Ebates2018EbatesThe Grinch 23 and Me201823andMeThe Grinch Corn Chex2018ChexThe Grinch Olympics2018The Grinch PVR2018PVR CinemasThe Grinch Barkbox2018BarkboxSky Broadband - The Secret Life of Pets 22019Sky UKSky Broadband WiFi Guarantee - The Secret Life of Pets 22019Sky UKThe Secret Life of Pets 2 at ODEON Cinemas2019ODEON CinemasThe Secret Life Of Pets 2 McDonald's2019McDonald'sSecret Life of Pets 2: Protect Your Pets2019ProgressiveThe Secret Life of Pets 2 Xfinity2019XfinityThe Secret Life of Pets 2 Village Cinemas2019Village CinemasWatch Sing 2 in GSC2021GSCinemasSing 2 Happy Meal2021McDonald'sCome Home2021XfinitySky Broadband Minions "Loft To Lair"2022Sky UKThe GOAT (Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James)2022HelloFresh x Minions2022HelloFreshMinions: The Rise of Gru + Liberty Mutual Insurance2022Liberty Mutual InsuranceMinions: The Rise of Gru - Xfinity2022XfinitySky Minion-proof Wifi2021Sky UKMinions: The Rise of Gru Crossover Spot: The Office2022McDonald’s Happy Meal - Minions: The Rise of Gru2020McDonald’s Happy MealIHOP - Minions Love2022IHOPMinions: The Rise of Gru Popcorn2022Regal Minions Rollercoaster2022Regal TheatresSky Broadband 'Gigafast'2022Sky UKSteve Carell and Bob2022Illumination's Ultimate Movie Night2023The Super Mario Bros. Movie - McDonald's2023McDonald'sMigration Jersey Mike's2023Jersey Mike'sMigration - Dawn2023DawnMigration - "I Love You Always Forever"2023Migration Xfinity2023XfinityMigration PVR Cinemas2023PVR CinemasKing’s Hawaiian & Despicable Me 4 – Competition2024King’s HawaiianDespicable Me 4 - Arms Race Spot2024 Room for More2024Volkswagen USADespicable Me 4 - Paris Olympics Spot2024 Therapy With Nikola Jokić2024Despicable Me 4 Xfinity2024XfinityDespicable Me 4 Accelerator2024Sky UKMinion Punished In Box Of Shame2024Sky UKDespicable Me 4 McDonald's2024McDonald'sDespicable Me 4 Minion Intelligence2024 Chinese New Year2025Volkswagen ChinaNBA returns to NBC promo2025NBCMinions x Chloe Kim 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Spot2025Minions & Monsters - Big Game Spot2026
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