It features the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, and Brad Pitt.

[1] The film tells the story of Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain who becomes depressed after finally defeating his nemesis Metro Man.

Produced by DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images, the short sets after the events of the film to show off Megamind's first day as Defender of Metro City.

The original writers of the film, Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, are signed on as executive producers with Celebrity Deathmatch creator Eric Fogel.

[10] On August 5, 2022, Simons confirmed that the show's writing was completed and production was moving forward.