What Happened To Despicable Me's Villain Vector Finally Confirmed 13 Years Later

The Original Despicable Me and Vector's Fate

It's been 13 years since the release of the original Despicable Me movie, and fans have been curious about the fate of the film's villain, Vector. In 2010, audiences were introduced to Gru, the Minions, and the three adorable sisters, Margo, Edith, and Agnes. The story revolved around Gru's attempt to adopt the girls as part of a ploy to defeat Vector, who had stolen a shrink ray. This led to a climactic battle that ended with Gru and the gang defeating Vector and leaving him stranded on a fully resized moon.

Vector in space talking to a minion in the Despicable Me short Mooned

While Despicable Me's ending confirmed that Vector was alive on the moon, his fate remained a mystery in the subsequent franchise installments. Easter eggs and DVD extras hinted at what might have happened to Vector, and a Vector Easter egg was even included in Minions: The Rise of Gru. Despite these connections, Vector did not directly appear in any other Despicable Me movie, leaving fans wondering about his ultimate fate and the possibility of his return for Despicable Me 4.

Vector on the moon after Despicable Me in the Mooned short

Vector's Story Continues in Mooned

In 2023, Illumination released the short film, Mooned, which finally continued Vector's story. The short, attached to the theatrical release of Migration, picks up after the events of Despicable Me and follows Vector's attempt to leave the moon and return to Earth. Jason Segel reprised his role as the voice of Vector as he encounters a few Minions and tries various methods to find his way home.

The short ends with a surprising revelation, as Vector, after successfully leaving the moon, finds himself stranded on Mars with no equipment or clothing besides his underwear. This unexpected turn of events raises questions about the continuity of Vector's story, as it conflicts with previous indications of his whereabouts. This development also casts doubt on the possibility of Vector's return in Despicable Me 4, as his new predicament on Mars presents significant obstacles.

The Future of Vector and Despicable Me

The release of Mooned has brought closure to Vector's story in the Despicable Me franchise. While fans had hoped for Vector's return in Despicable Me 4, the events of the short film make it increasingly unlikely. With Vector now stranded on Mars and facing numerous challenges, the prospect of his return seems remote. Mooned serves as an epilogue to the original Despicable Me and potentially marks the definitive conclusion to Vector's role in the franchise.

While Vector's fate may disappoint some fans, the short film provides a fitting end to his character arc and adds depth to the Despicable Me universe. It also raises intriguing questions about the future direction of the franchise and the potential introduction of new villains. As fans await further developments, it's clear that Illumination has delivered an unexpected and thought-provoking resolution to Vector's long-awaited return.