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There is always a hope that whenever you open up Netflix you will be simply astounded by the level of brand new movies. But, as you scroll, you notice the only real draw is not the latest drama but a forgotten animated movie that barely entered your consciousness before now.

The film in question is the 2010 release Megamind. This is not just any animated film. This is the story of a blue-headed villain who accidentally became one of the best, weirdest superheroes in movie history.

Let us paint the picture for you. We have got Megamind, a flashy, over-the-top supervillain who lives for one thing: defeating his golden-boy rival, Metro Man. Their battles are constant. Think lasers, gadgets, giant robots, the works. And every time, Metro Man wins. Until one day… Megamind actually beats him. Like, properly takes him down. So here we are, villain one and hero zero.

But here is where it gets wild. Instead of basking in victory, Megamind realises life is kind of meaningless without someone to fight. The drama is gone. The rivalry is gone. He is bored out of his massive brain. So what does he do? He literally creates a brand-new superhero to fill the void.

Except, there is a plot twist. His “creation” goes full evil. Now the city is in danger, people are terrified, and Megamind, the guy who was never supposed to be the hero, has to clean up the mess he made. That’s right. In the history of cinema, for the first time, the original villain becomes the hero. Tell us another superhero story that’s this unhinged and clever.

And as if that wasn’t enough, the voice cast is stacked. Will Ferrell as Megamind, Brad Pitt as Metro Man, Tina Fey as the no-nonsense reporter Roxanne, and Jonah Hill as the so-called hero-turned-villain. Even David Cross brings his signature sass as Minion, Megamind’s trusty sidekick. It is basically comedy royalty packed into one movie, and the delivery still feels razor-sharp all these years later.

So why is Megamind trending in 2025? Part nostalgia, part memes, and part “Oh wait, this movie was actually genius.” Millennials who loved it back in 2010 are hitting play again, while Gen Z is discovering it for the first time and is amazed by the brilliance. And let’s be real here, the internet has kept Megamind alive with memes. That constant online presence made it ripe for a comeback.

Plus, in today’s world of endless superhero franchises that all feel a little too heavy and dark, Megamind is refreshing. It is funny without being dumb and satirical without being preachy. Most of all, it still manages to sneak in a little heart. Watching Megamind fumble his way into being a hero is more relatable than half the “chosen one” narratives out there. And the animation? Still looks slick and fun. DreamWorks gave us visuals that hold up better than anyone expected.

If you need something different from the traditional superhero formula then, 15 years later, Megamind, is a guaranteed winner.