Megamind didn't get much attention upon its release in 2010. However, it's since been reevaluated by fans as a standout animated comedy of the 2000s, aging like fine wine amid copious superhero projects that can only be described as an oversaturated environment. In 2022, it was announced that a TV show, Megamind's Guide to Defending Your City, would air on Peacock, tentatively sometime in 2024.

However, what really solidifies Megamind as a great superhero movie is its plethora of memorable quotes that are remembered long after the credits roll. Some of these quotes are heartfelt lines showing a character's growth, demonstrating affection for the figures it's ostensibly sending up. Others are hilarious and perfectly match the character who said them, demonstrating the script's wit and insight into the genre's silliest tendencies. Either way, Megamind is filled with memorable dialogue that has helped it become a comedy classic and a first-rate parody of the superhero genre.

Updated on January 9, 2024, by Andrea Sandoval and Robert Vaux: Megamind's outstanding writing turned the movie into one of the best animated movies of the last few decades. We updated this list to include some more iconic quotes from Megamind that viewers will never forget. In addition, the article has been reformatted to match current CBR guidelines, and the order has been slightly rearranged to help with flow.

20 "I Finally Had A Reason To Win: You."

Megamind

I finally had a reason to win: you.

One of the running gags in Megamind is the fact that this villain-turned-hero always tended to lose. However, Megamind manages to achieve victory when it truly matters. He finally saves the city and Roxanne, stopping Tighten from going through his evil agenda.

This quote is incredibly heartwarming and shows that even as a supervillain, Megamind has a good heart after all. It's clear that when Megamind was a villain he wasn't fully committed to his evildoing, so he would always lose. Still, when the love of his life was on the line, he gave it his best effort and became a true hero.

19 "We Have It All, Yet We Have Nothing."

Megamind

Just think about it. We have it all, yet we have nothing. It's just too easy now.

After Megamind finally defeats Metro Man (or so he believes), he finds himself lacking purpose. Without the constant presence of Metro Man to challenge him and keep him motivated, Megamind gets bored and depressed. In this state, he comments to Minion that even though he finally has everything, he has nothing.

This quote is very relatable. It happens a lot in life that people pursue an objective just to realize that they enjoyed the journey there much more. However, this also comments on the dynamics of heroes and supervillains. Even though these characters oppose each other, in reality, they need each other to fulfill their roles, and Megamind prides himself on being "good" at being bad. Without a hero, his work lacks meaning. It's quotes like this that make Megamind one of the best superhero movies.

18 "He's Just Not Used To Positive Feedback."

Roxanne

Sorry, sorry! He's just not used to positive feedback.

Megamind and Roxanne aren't the only people celebrating after Tighten's defeat. Metro City's bystanders also rush to praise him for saving them. After seeing the civilians running at him, Megamind pulls out a dehydration gun and aims it at the crowd. He shouts at the people to get back. Roxanne immediately reassures them that he's just not used to getting positive feedback.

This scene and the above quote add a layer to Megamind. Since he grew up in an environment where people would constantly bully him, it's no surprise that Megamind reacts this way when so many people suddenly run towards him and surround him. He's so used to the citizens of Metro City hating him, that their gratitude and respect feel like more of the same. Like many of Megamind's best quotes, it's both funny and revealing.

17 "Unfathomable. It's... Um... Without Fathom."

Megamind

Megamind: You've been blessed with unfathomable power.

Tighten: What kind of power?

Megamind: Unfathomable. It's... um... Without fathom.

This is a hilarious quote that had most of the adults in the audience laughing. When Megamind tries to explain to Tighten that he has amazing powers, he, unfortunately, uses a complicated word. Tighten isn't the brightest bulb in the Christmas tree, and Megamind's use of the word "unfathomable" confuses him.

What makes this joke so funny is Megamind's incorrect way of explaining the meaning of the word "unfathomable." Instead of using a synonym, such as "immeasurable," Megamind tells Tighten that "unfathomable" means without "fathom," which only confused Tighten more.

16 "If There's Bad, Good Will Rise Up Against It."

Metro Man

You know, little buddy, there's a yin for every yang. If there's bad, good will rise up against it.

Metro Man was supposed to be the best hero in the world, but he decided to fake his death and hang up his cape. When Tigthen becomes uncontrollable, Roxanne and Megamind ask Metro Man to come back, but he refuses.

Even though Metro Man is a selfish and vain hero, this quote shows he's wiser than people think. Without the presence of Metro Man in his life, Megamind probably would have never become a villain. Now, there's a villain in the city, Megamind could step up and become a hero. Heroes and villains aren't fixed roles, but they move at the same time that society requires one or the other.

15 "No, I'm With You!"

Megamind

No, I'm with you!

When confronting Metro Man, Roxanne tells him off for leaving the city in the hands of Megamind, especially since he's known for causing collateral damage. However, she quickly notices the way she worded her statement and adds that she means no offense. Surprisingly, Megamind responds by saying that he completely agrees with her words.

Megamind is about the title character's growth after he gets exactly what he wants. The short exchange is one of the best demonstrations of how hollow Megamind finds his victory. He realizes how bad his rule is for Metro City and doesn't take any offense in having it pointed out. It's a far cry from the insecure and snappish Megamind seen in the film's first scenes.

14 "And I Love You, Random Citizen!"

Metro Man

And I love you, random citizen!

Megamind's Metro Man is a light-hearted pastiche of Superman and similar villains. However, the film isn't above using him to take potshots at other things. When Metro Man gives a speech at the local museum, a voice from the crowd shrieks that they love Metro Man. Without missing a beat, he replies with the above quote.

It's a light-hearted lampoon on celebrity worship and the one-sided nature of it. It's also an unexpected and funny line that can catch viewers off-guard on their first viewing. Many like to apply it to similar interactions with real-world celebrities.

13 "Speak, Apparition!"

Megamind

Speak, apparition!

When Megamind and Roxanne arrive at Metro Man's secret lair looking for answers, they discover that Metro Man was alive and well all this time. However, at first, Megamind was convinced that this Metro Man was a ghost, so he immediately demanded for this apparition to speak.

As a good villain, Megamind has a tendency for histrionics, and this quote had the audience in stitches. Megamind often tries to take himself seriously, but it's a moment like this that has the audience truly falling in love with the character.

12 "Your Weakness Is Copper? You're Kidding, Right?"

Megamind

Your weakness is copper? You're kidding, right?

Part of Megamind's charm is its lighthearted pastiche of superhero storytelling. It pokes fun at a common trait of overpowered superheroes during Metro Man's apparent death. Just as he looks poised to escape Megamind's trap and save the day, Metro Man finds himself trapped in the observatory.

Metro Man says that it must be because the room is lined with copper, his only weakness. Megamind, who has been fighting Metro Man for years, is appalled to hear that something so underwhelming is his fatal flaw. Aside from being an entertaining lampoon of Superman and Kryptonite, it's a hint that Metro Man is lying.

11 "I'm The Bad Guy!"

Megamind

I'm the bad guy! I don't save the day, I don't fly off into the sunset, & I don't get the girl! I'm going home.

Megamind and Roxanne's attempts to get Metro Man into the fight fail. Roxanne tries to keep Megamind's spirits high by telling him they can save the day on their own. However, Megamind replies they can't because he's not the good guy — he's the bad one. Then, he heads to the prison.

It's one of Megamind's most poignant moments because of the scene's sheer lack of comedy. Megamind refuses to try to be the hero both because of his guilt and society's expectations of him. Luckily, he later realizes that not everything is lost for him.

10 "It's Taken A Long Time For Me To Find My Calling."

Metro Man

It's taken a long time for me to find my calling. Now, it's time you found yours.

After refusing to help Roxanne and Megamind, Metro Man places his cape on the latter and tells him about the good, the bad, and the "calling" that Megamind needs to find. He describes how there's a "yin for every yang" and how the good will rise against the bad. The quote is somewhat inspiring. Metro Man has spent his whole life battling Megamind over Metro City.

However, even he thinks Megamind has more to offer. He could easily believe that Megamind has nothing beyond villainy. It's one of the first times anyone expresses faith in Megamind for himself, and it's very subtle: hidden beneath a very funny gag about Metro Man's dubious plans to become a singer.

9 "The Lady Across The Hall Has Way Better Stuff Than Me."

Tighten

Is this a robbery? Because the lady across the hall has way better stuff than me.

Megamind's main antagonist is Hal Stewart, who becomes the failed superhero Tighten. Megamind attempts to recruit him to become Metro City's new superhero, so he can have somebody to fight. However, any viewer can see that Stewart is an awful choice for the role.

The above line isn't Hal's first line, but it's a clear insight into his character. Previous scenes have depicted him as off-putting, unintelligent, and dripping with toxic masculinity. However, this is the first time he ever actually wishes harm on anyone, all to save his own skin. It's also so pathetic as to earn a laugh from most.

8 "Things Could Be A Lot Worse."

Megamind

Things could be a lot worse. Oh, that's right... I'm falling to my death. Guess they can't.

Megamind's opening monologue is arguably one of its most memorable moments. Narration can often be annoying, but it isn't omnipresent in Megamind. Instead, the stellar animated movie just sprinkles in a few good quotes.

While falling, Megamind describes his "day so far." He mentions going to jail, losing the girl of his dreams, and getting his butt kicked pretty good. Sarcastically, he then describes how his day couldn't get any worse. This quote perfectly kicks off the story and then comes back in the climax of the movie to show how Megamind finds his way out of the tricky situation he's in. It's fun, and it works within the narrative.

7 "Okay, Look, I'm Not Really Sure Where To Go With That."

Megamind

Okay, look, I'm not really sure where to go with that.

Megamind's unusual relationship with Metro Man colors a lot of his villainy. They're arch-nemeses, but they've spent so long battling one another that they have it down to a routine. Both treat it more like a job and a fun piece of social interaction than a battle. This doesn't hold true of Tighten, who lacks Metro Man's respect, decency, or wit.

The first time Megamind battles Tighten, he gives him advice on how to improve. At one point, he insists they engage in witty conversation as they duel. Tighten, who hates Megamind and doesn't care for the sport of it, just gives a wordless roar. Megamind responds with the quote. It's only become funnier since the Marvel Cinematic Universe has made light-hearted banter during fights even more common.

6 "I Made You A Hero."

Megamind

"I made you a hero. You did the fool thing all by yourself!"

When fighting Megamind, Tighten exclaims that it is the last time Megamind makes a fool out of him. To this, Megamind responds that he never made Tighten a fool. He made Tighten a hero, but the wannabe superhero can make a fool of himself without anyone else's help.

The quote highlights the similarities between Tighten and Megamind. Both were presented with a path and chose to take it in a way that made neither of them happy. The crucial difference is that Megamind can tap into his better nature and become happier and wiser for it. Tighten can't, causing him no end of misery and ultimately leading to his downfall.

5 "Well, I Think Your Warranty's About To Expire."

Metro Man

Well, I think your warranty's about to expire.

Metro Man's apparent death scene in Megamind's first act quickly turns tragic. However, it still mines plenty of humor out of what appears to be yet another confrontation between the two nemeses. After Megamind misleads Metro Man, the two begin a metaphorical back-and-forth about justice. It's similar to the sort of wordplay superheroes often use in comic books.

However, Megamind takes it to the point of absurdity. Megamind and Metro Man spend their time attempting to one-up each other's metaphors with their own. Things just about stay on-topic until Metro Man says the above quote. After that, they forget about justice entirely and begin arguing about microwave warranties. It's one of the film's sharpest digs at superhero cliches, and the way bombastic declarations can sometimes get out of hand in the comics.

4 "Destiny Isn't The Path Chosen For Us..."

Megamind

Funny. I guess destiny isn't the path chosen for us, but the path we chose for ourselves.

Throughout Megamind, the titular character could have used his brilliant mind for the good of the people of Metro City. That's what he tries doing at the beginning. However, he abandons the task after bullying, both throughout childhood and in his adult life.

Yet, at the end of the story, Megamind realizes that destiny is not the path that is predetermined by external factors or people around them. Instead, it's the path that a person chooses to take. Megamind can go overboard in reciting its central message for the audience, but it's still an important one that adds heart to the film.

3 "There's A Benefit To Losing..."

Megamind

There's a benefit to losing: you get to learn from your mistakes.

While fighting with Megamind, Tighten shouts that Megamind is pathetic and remains a loser, no matter which side he is on. Megamind's comeback isn't to dispute what he says or turn it around on him. Instead, he agrees with Tighten but points out the ways he's benefited from losing.

This showcases one of Megamind's greatest strengths. Aside from his intelligence, he has the determination to come back after dozens of defeats and keep trying new ways. It's another important theme throughout Megamind that many people can find themselves forgetting in real life.

2 "You've Fallen Right Into My Trap!"

Megamind

In case you haven't noticed, you've fallen right into my trap!

After the fearless Metro Man gets trapped in the observatory, Megamind assumes a menacing pose on his chair and tells him the obvious. As fans know, Megamind loves being over-the-top and flamboyant. As such, he comes up with many funny quotes, even when he's being serious.

Despite trying to appear all tough, Megamind actually likes fooling around, and he does it all the time with his Minion. This hilarious and fun-loving nature of his comes through when he interacts with Metro Man and Roxanne. Roxanne, despite being bored with her peril and irritated at Megamind, reveals a certain affection for the supposed villain and his antics.

1 "Presentation!"

Megamind

Megamind: Oh, you're a villain, alright, just not a super one.

Tighten: Yeah? What's the difference?

Megamind: Presentation!

Megamind's final battle kicks off with a verbal spar between Roxanne, Tighten, and Megamind. Tighten describes himself as a supervillain, only for Megamind to scoff and declare him a mere villain. When Tighten asks the difference, Megamind appears from a giant construct of his own head to Guns 'n' Roses and a light show, and declares "Presentation!"

This quote has since become a meme. However, there's more to the line than just its obvious comedic value. It demonstrates why Megamind is likable in the first place. He plays according to very clear rules, and his dedication to theatrics keeps him from ever really hurting anyone. It's also a demonstration of why supervillains are so popular with real-world fans of the genre: they tend to make the best entrances.