Villain-turned-hero Megamind is back for a direct-to-streaming sequel called Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate. The sequel, which will be released alongside a new Megamind TV series, comes almost exactly 13 years after the original ended its box-office run with a worldwide gross of $321.9 million.
If you're wondering how and where you can watch Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate, take a look at the info below.
Where to Watch Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate – Release Date and Streaming
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate will be released on March 1, exclusively on Peacock. It will not have a theatrical release. Peacock subscriptions begin at $6 per month.
On that same day, Peacock will release a companion series called Megamind Rules!, which positions the blue alien as "the world's first superhero influencer."
What Is Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate About?
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate is a follow-up to DreamWorks Animation's 2010 animated movie, Megamind. Here's the official synopsis from Peacock:
Megamind’s former villain team, The Doom Syndicate, has returned. Our newly crowned blue hero must now keep up evil appearances until he can assemble his friends (Roxanne, Ol’ Chum, and Keiko) to stop his former evil teammates from launching Metro City to the moon.
How to Watch the first Megamind
Those who want to watch the original Megamind ahead of the new movie have a couple of options. Those with a Peacock subscription (which you'll need to watch Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate) can stream it on that service. Otherwise, Megamind can be rented or puchased from digital storefronts like Amazon and YouTube.
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate Cast
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate was written by Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons. It was directed by Eric Fogel and stars the following actors:
- Keith Ferguson as Megamind
- Laura Post as Roxanne Ritchi
- Josh Brener as Ol’ Chum
- Maya Aoki Tuttle as Keiko Morita
- Emily Tunon as Lady Doppler
- Talon Warburton as Lord Nighty-Knight
- Scott Adsit as Pierre Pressure
- Chris Sullivan as Behemoth
- Tony Hale as Mel/Mr. Donut
- Jeanine Mason as Christino Christo
- Adam Lambert as Machiavillain
Note that Will Ferrel is not returning to voice Megamind in the sequel or the TV series.
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate Rating and Runtime
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate is Rated TV-G. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 23 minutes including credits.
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