Universal Pictures had announced that the new ‘Despicable Me 2’ will hit theaters in the States on July 3, 2013. The trailer had its worldwide digital debut as a global exclusive on iTunes on October 31, 2012. This marked the first time in Universal’s history that the studio has released a trailer worldwide on iTunes, with international versions available on the same day. The trailer for the 3D-CG comedy adventure is available exclusively on iTunes Movie Trailers (trailers.apple.com), the iTunes Movie Trailers App (www.itunes.com/appstore) and iTunes (www.itunes.com) via worldwide podcast in 155 countries and seven languages.

“Despicable Me is one of the most beloved and successful films in our studio’s history,” said Simon Hewlett, Executive Vice President, International Marketing, Universal Pictures. “With this global trailer launch of Despicable Me 2 on iTunes, we are pleased to give moviegoers across the world a first look at this incredibly anticipated motion picture.”

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s worldwide blockbuster ‘Despicable Me’ entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history. In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in ‘Despicable Me 2’.

Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions…and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. Find out more at www.despicable.me

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