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Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 by Universal Pictures is ranked #33 among Film & Animation videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club with 20.57M views.

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Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2

Name: Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2
Uploaded: 2013-05-14T15:40:59+00:00
Duration: 2 min 27 s
Channel: Universal Pictures
Description: "Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2" by Universal Pictures has now passed 0.02 billion views, ranking #1,050 of 1,049 videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club. It is the #33 most-viewed Film & Animation video among 32 in the club. Over the last 30 days it has added about 15.04K views. It was published about 13.3 years ago.

"Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2" by Universal Pictures has now passed 0.02 billion views, ranking #1,050 of 1,049 videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club. It is the #33 most-viewed Film & Animation video among 32 in the club. Over the last 30 days it has added about 15.04K views. It was published about 13.3 years ago.

20,566,325 views

72,167 likes

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Universal Pictures

Quick Facts

Overall Rank: #1050 of 1049 videos
Film & Animation Rank: #33
Total Views: 20,566,325
Total Likes: 72,167
Like Ratio: 0.35%
Channel: Universal Pictures
Published: May 14, 2013
Duration: 2:27
Last Updated: September 16, 2026

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Estimated Earnings

September 2026

$13.54 · ~$1.80 RPM

7,522 views gained this month

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Best-estimate creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (Shorts, Music, Gaming, Finance, etc.) net of YouTube's 45% share. Actual revenue varies with geography, ad demand, audience, and YouTube Premium splits.

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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 unpredict

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many views does Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 have?

Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 by Universal Pictures currently has 20,566,325 views on YouTube. It is ranked #1050 among all 1049 videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club.

How many likes does Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 have?

Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 has 72,167 likes on YouTube, which gives it a like-to-view ratio of 0.35%.

When was Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 published?

Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 was published on May 14, 2013 by Universal Pictures.

What rank is this video among Film & Animation videos?

Despicable Me 2 - Trailer 2 is ranked #33 among Film & Animation videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club with 20.57M views. See full Film & Animation ranking →