Kyle Balda
Kyle Balda (born March 9, 1971) is an American animator and film director, best known for co-directing the Illumination films The Lorax (2012) with Chris Renaud, Minions (2015) and Despicable Me 3 (2017) with Pierre Coffin and Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), with Brad Ableson and Jonathan del Val. He previously worked as an animator for Industrial Light & Magic before moving to Pixar, where he worked on three of their films.
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Kyle Balda Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Kyle Balda. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Kyle Balda films ranked by score.
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The Sheep Detectives (2026)
Comedy
Crime
Family
Every evening, shepherd George Hardy settles into his chair and reads aloud from his favorite detective novels, convinced his flock is simply too woolly-brained to follow along. He is, it...
Score
7.9
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Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
Animation
Comedy
Crime
Young Gru dreams of joining the Vicious 6, a notorious gang of supervillains who represent everything he aspires to become. With his yellow-clad minion crew as loyal accomplices, he devises...
Score
7.3
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Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Action
Adventure
Animation
Gru's past collides with his present when a disgruntled former child star from the 1980s emerges with plans for global conquest. Armed with nostalgia-powered technology and an unhealthy obsession with...
Score
6.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Kyle Balda?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Kyle Balda are The Sheep Detectives, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Despicable Me 3.
How many movies and TV shows has Kyle Balda directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles directed by Kyle Balda, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Kyle Balda worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Kyle Balda maintains a strong average user rating of 7.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.