Illumination
Illumination, founded in 2007 by Chris Meledandri, is a leading animation studio that produces family-friendly, character-driven films such as Despicable Me, Th
Company facts
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 200
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Small Business
About
Illumination, founded in 2007 by Chris Meledandri, is a leading animation studio that produces family-friendly, character-driven films such as Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing, and the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie. The company specializes in creating globally resonant stories that combine high-quality animation with strong franchise development, generating over $8 billion in worldwide box-office revenue. Illumination partners exclusively with Universal Pictures for financing and distribution, and operates studios in Santa Monica and Paris. Their distinctive value proposition lies in blending original storytelling with commercial appeal, making them a top producer of culturally relevant, commercially successful animated features.