Cast
- Will Ferrell as Megamind, an extraterrestrial mastermind who turns from supervillain to superhero. He is a parody of Lex Luthor and Brainiac. The DVD commentary notes that his costume and showmanship are purposely evocative of Alice Cooper.
- Brad Pitt as Metro Man, Megamind's former arch-nemesis. He is a parody of Superman. The DVD commentary notes that his costume and showmanship are purposely evocative of Elvis.
- Tina Fey as Roxanne "Roxie" Ritchi, a TV news reporter who becomes Megamind's love interest. She is a parody of Lois Lane.
- Jonah Hill as Hal Stewart/Tighten, Roxanne Ritchi's hapless, dimwitted cameraman who has unrequited feelings for her. He later becomes a villain named Tighten (he misspells "Titan"). The name Hal Stewart refers to Hal Jordan and John Stewart of the Green Lantern Corps.
- David Cross as Minion, a sapient talking fish who has been Megamind's sidekick and best friend since childhood. His costume is evocative of Ro-Man from Robot Monster.
- J. K. Simmons as the Warden, the no-nonsense head of Metro City Prison.
- Ben Stiller as Bernard, a museum curator whom Megamind impersonates to win Roxanne's affections.
- Justin Theroux as Megamind's father, a parody of Jor-El, Superman's father, as played by Marlon Brando in Superman.
- Christopher Knights as a Prison Guard.
- Tom McGrath as Prison Guard.
- Jack Blessing as Newscaster.
- Jessica Schulte as Megamind's mother.
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