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{{Short description|DreamWorks Animation media franchise}}

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| title = Shrek

| image = File:Shrek logo.png

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| creator = Ted Elliott
Terry Rossio
Joe Stillman
Roger S. H. Schulman

| origin = Shrek (2001)

| owner = DreamWorks Animation
(Universal Pictures)

| based_on = {{based on|Shrek!|William Steig}}

| films = Main series: {{Plainlist|

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Spin-offs: {{Plainlist|

| tv = The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015–2018)

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| musicals = {{nowrap|Shrek the Musical (2008)}}

| video_games = {{Plainlist|

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| soundtracks = List of songs featured in Shrek

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| color = #bcd850

| years = 2001–present

| footnotes = {{note label|*|*}}Shrek 4-D is also known as Shrek 3-D on the DVD release, and The Ghost of Lord Farquaad on the Netflix release.

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Shrek is an American media franchise of DreamWorks Animation. Loosely based on William Steig's 1990 picture book Shrek!, the series primarily focuses on Shrek, a bad-tempered but good-hearted ogre, who begrudgingly accepts a quest to rescue a princess, resulting in him finding friends and going on many subsequent adventures in a fairy tale world.

The franchise includes four animated films: Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010), with a fifth film, Shrek 5, currently in production for a 2026 release. A short 4-D film, Shrek 4-D, which originally was a theme park ride, was released in 2003. Two television specials, the Christmas television special Shrek the Halls (2007) and the Halloween television special Scared Shrekless (2010), have also been produced. Two spin-off films were made centered around the character Puss in Boots: 2011's Puss in Boots and its sequel, 2022's The Last Wish. Additionally, a stage musical adaptation was created and played on Broadway for more than a year (2008–2010).

In May 2010, The New York Times described the principal Shrek characters as "brilliantly realized" and said "nearly a decade after the first Shrek film they remain as vital and engaging fusions of image, personality, and voice as any characters in the history of animation."{{cite web | title= I'm Green and the Kids Are a Pain, but It's a Wonderful Life, Donkey | url= https://movies.nytimes.com/2010/05/21/movies/21shrek.html | work= The New York Times | author= Stephen Holden | date= May 21, 2010 | access-date= May 22, 2010 | author-link= Stephen Holden | archive-date= May 23, 2010 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100523083446/http://movies.nytimes.com/2010/05/21/movies/21shrek.html | url-status= live }} The series was a financial success, becoming the 18th highest-grossing film franchise of all time, the second highest-grossing animated franchise, as well one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.

Films

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! U.S. release date

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colspan="6" scope="col" style="background-color:#ccccff;" | Main series
scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Shrek

| style="text-align:left;" |{{Start date|2001|5|18}}

| Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson

| colspan="2" | Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman and Roger S. H. Schulman

| Aron Warner, John H. Williams and Jeffrey Katzenberg

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Shrek 2

| style="text-align:left;" |{{Start date|2004|5|19}}

| Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon

| Andrew Adamson, Joe Stillman, J. David Stem and David N. Weiss

| rowspan="2" |Andrew Adamson

| Aron Warner, David Lipman and John H. Williams

scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | Shrek the Third

| style="text-align:left;" |{{Start date|2007|5|18}}

| Chris Miller

Co-director:
Raman Hui

| Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Chris Miller and Aron Warner

| Aron Warner

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Shrek Forever After

| style="text-align:left;" |{{Start date|2010|5|21}}

| Mike Mitchell

| colspan="2" | Josh Klausner and Darren Lemke

| Gina Shay and Teresa Cheng

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Shrek 5

| style="text-align:left;" |{{Start date|2026|12|23}}

| Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon

Co-director:
Brad Ableson

| colspan="2" | Michael McCullers

| Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri

colspan="6" scope="col" style="background-color:#ccccff;" | Spin-offs
scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Puss in Boots

| style="text-align:left;" |{{Start date|2011|10|28}}

| Chris Miller

| Tom Wheeler

|Brian Lynch, Will Davies and Tom Wheeler

| Joe M. Aguilar and Latifa Ouaou

scope="row" style="text-align:left" | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

| style="text-align:left;" | {{Start date|2022|12|21}}

| Joel Crawford

Co-director:
Januel P. Mercado

| Paul Fisher and Tommy Swerdlow

| Tommy Swerdlow and Tom Wheeler

| Mark Swift

=Main films=

==''Shrek'' (2001)==

{{Main|Shrek}}

Shrek, a solitary ogre, is angered when fairy tale creatures are sent to live in his swamp ordered by Lord Farquaad. He befriends a talking donkey named Donkey, and they set off to meet with Farquaad.

The lord needs Princess Fiona to marry him so he will become the king of Duloc. When Shrek and Donkey visit him, they are forced to rescue her from an enormous fire-breathing dragon named Dragon in exchange for Shrek's swamp being vacated. The Dragon turns out to be female, and after a minute or two falls in love with Donkey.

Donkey, Shrek, and Fiona escape, and Dragon chases them. Once Shrek and Donkey rescue Fiona, they take her back to Lord Farquaad. Along the way, Shrek begins to fall in love with Fiona. Donkey finds out from Fiona that she is cursed and turns into an ogre at night. The only way the curse can be broken is by true love's first kiss. Fiona and Farquaad have a marriage ceremony, but they are interrupted by Shrek, who tells Fiona he loves her.

Donkey and Dragon enter, and Dragon eats Farquaad. Shrek and Fiona kiss and Fiona is permanently turned into an ogre. Shrek gets his swamp back, and the two marry there. After a karaoke party, the newlyweds set off on their honeymoon.

==''Shrek 2'' (2004)==

{{Main|Shrek 2}}

The second film opens with Prince Charming on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from the Dragon. When he gets there, he finds the wolf from Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs in Fiona's bed. He asks the wolf where Fiona is and the wolf tells him that she is on her honeymoon with Shrek. Once Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon, they find Donkey in the swamp who tells them he and Dragon are going through a rough patch. They then get invited to the land of Far Far Away by Fiona's parents who want to bless their marriage.

When they arrive, Shrek and Fiona are not what they expected. The Fairy Godmother and her son, Prince Charming, are trying to break up Shrek's marriage by making Fiona fall in love with Prince Charming. However it does not work and Shrek and Fiona stay together. Shrek and Donkey get a new sidekick called Puss in Boots. They have a lengthy quest to search the Fairy Godmother's cottage to get a love potion. Shrek and Donkey drink the potion and they become something quite unexpected. Shrek becomes human and Donkey becomes a horse. Since Shrek drank the potion, it also affected Fiona as she woke up to seeing her human form once again.

At the end of the film, King Harold reverts to a frog after being struck with the Fairy Godmother's magic, and gives Shrek and Fiona his blessing. After Fiona tells Shrek she loves him just the way he is, they revert to ogres.

==''Shrek the Third'' (2007)==

{{Main|Shrek the Third}}

Shrek and Fiona are reluctantly reigning over Far, Far Away during King Harold's prolonged illness. The King promises that if they can find Fiona's cousin Artie, he will make him the next in line, so both Shrek and Fiona would not have to run the country after his death. As Shrek, Donkey and Puss set off to find Artie, Fiona reveals she is pregnant.

Shrek is shocked as he believes he will not be a good father and will ruin his child's life. This is reinforced by his relationship with his own father, where "he tried to eat me." After finding Artie, Artie is frightened of being king, and they end up on an island where they meet Artie's former magic teacher, Merlin. Meanwhile, Charming plots to overthrow Artie and become king, but this is foiled by Shrek.

The film ends with Shrek and Fiona caring for their newborn ogre triplets.

==''Shrek Forever After'' (2010)==

{{Main|Shrek Forever After}}

Shrek has become a domesticated family ogre, living happily with Princess Fiona and the triplets. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitchforks. Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre", Shrek is tricked into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker Rumpelstiltskin. He agrees to trade a day from his childhood in exchange for a day to exist as a real ogre again. However, Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate reality where ogres are hunted, Rumplestiltskin is king, Puss is obese, and Shrek has never met Donkey or Fiona. Shrek discovers he unknowingly traded the day he was born and will not exist after the day is over.

Shrek becomes entangled with an underground resistance of ogres led by Fiona. Rumpelstiltskin places a bounty on Shrek's capture, offering the "deal of a lifetime" as a reward. The Pied Piper captures most of the resistance excluding Shrek and Fiona. Shrek, unable to win Fiona's affection, turns himself in and offers to trade his life to free the captured ogres. The recently released ogres go back to free Shrek and Fiona. As the twenty-four hours are almost up and Shrek lies dying, Fiona kisses him, breaking the deal and reverting everything back to normal. After finding himself back at his triplets' birthday party where he previously lost his temper and stormed out, Shrek joyfully reunites with his family and friends realizing he has everything he ever wanted.

=''Puss in Boots'' films=

==''Puss in Boots'' (2011)==

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Puss in Boots is an animated American action comedy film that was released on October 28, 2011. The film is based on and follows the character Puss in Boots on his adventures with Kitty Softpaws and mastermind Humpty Dumpty.

==''Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'' (2022)==

{{main|Puss in Boots: The Last Wish}}

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is the sequel to Puss in Boots, that was released on December 21, 2022.{{cite news |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |title=Puss In Boots Takes Over 'Super Mario' Christmas 2022 Release Date |url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-release-date-1235009625/ |access-date=April 26, 2022 |work=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |date=April 25, 2022 |archive-date=April 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426012112/https://deadline.com/2022/04/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-release-date-1235009625/ |url-status=live }}

In November 2012, executive producer Guillermo del Toro said that a couple of drafts for a sequel were already done, and that the director Chris Miller wanted to take Puss on an adventure to exotic places.{{cite news|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|title=Guillermo del Toro Talks PUSS IN BOOTS 2, KUNG FU PANDA 3 & TROLLHUNTERS; Says PANDA 3 Has the "Most Formidable Villain in the Series"|url=https://collider.com/puss-in-boots-2-sequel-kung-fu-panda-3-guillermo-del-toro/210271/|access-date=November 12, 2012|newspaper=Collider.com|date=November 12, 2012|archive-date=November 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113175611/http://collider.com/puss-in-boots-2-sequel-kung-fu-panda-3-guillermo-del-toro/210271/|url-status=live}} In April 2014, Antonio Banderas, the voice of Puss, said that the work on the sequel had just begun.{{cite web|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|title=Antonio Banderas Says He Just Started Work on PUSS IN BOOTS 2|url=https://collider.com/puss-in-boots-2-news-antonio-banderas/|publisher=Collider.com|access-date=April 16, 2014|date=April 16, 2014|archive-date=April 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417003227/http://collider.com/puss-in-boots-2-news-antonio-banderas/|url-status=live}} On June 12, 2014, the movie was titled Puss in Boots 2: Nine Lives & 40 Thieves. On February 26, 2019, it was confirmed that the sequel was still in development, and Bob Persichetti was set to direct the film.{{cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|title='Puss In Boots 2' In The Works: 'Spider-Verse' Oscar Winner Bob Persichetti Directing|url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/puss-in-boots-2-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-bob-persichetti-to-direct-1202565786/|publisher=Deadline|access-date=February 27, 2019|date=February 26, 2019|archive-date=February 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227222241/https://deadline.com/2019/02/puss-in-boots-2-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-bob-persichetti-to-direct-1202565786/|url-status=live}} In August 2020, the name Puss in Boots: The Last Wish had been trademarked by DreamWorks, revealing the new title of the sequel.{{Cite web|title=DREAMWORKS PUSS IN BOOTS THE LAST WISH Trademark Application of DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. - Serial Number 90123955 :: Justia Trademarks|url=http://trademarks.justia.com/901/23/dreamworks-puss-in-boots-the-last-90123955.html|access-date=2020-10-25|website=trademarks.justia.com|language=en|archive-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102044120/https://trademarks.justia.com/901/23/dreamworks-puss-in-boots-the-last-90123955.html|url-status=live}} In March 2021, Joel Crawford replaced Persichetti as director, having previously helmed DreamWorks' The Croods: A New Age. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was theatrically released on December 21, 2022, by Universal Pictures.{{cite news |last1=D'Alessandro |first1=Anthony |title='Puss In Boots' Takes Over 'Super Mario' Christmas 2022 Release Date |url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-release-date-1235009625/ |access-date=April 26, 2022 |work=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |date=April 25, 2022 |archive-date=April 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426012112/https://deadline.com/2022/04/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-release-date-1235009625/ |url-status=live }} The film was originally scheduled to be released on November 2, 2018,{{cite web |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=119483 |title=Dates Set for Madagascar 4, The Croods 2, Puss in Boots 2, Captain Underpants, and Hitman |work=ComingSoon.net |access-date=January 24, 2021 |archive-date=June 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140616010449/https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=119483 |url-status=live }} but was delayed a month to December 21, 2018 before cancellation.{{cite web|title=DreamWorks Animation Shifts Two Sequels Back Slightly|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=122167|publisher=ComingSoon.net|access-date=August 22, 2014|date=August 21, 2014|archive-date=August 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140824140252/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=122167|url-status=live}} It was also scheduled to be released on September 23, 2022.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/universal-sets-release-dates-for-dreamworks-animation-puss-in-boots-sequel-the-bad-guys-1234716632/ |title=DreamWorks Animation's 'Puss In Boots' Sequel & 'The Bad Guys' Get Release Dates At Universal |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Anthony |last=D'Alessandro |date=March 17, 2021 |access-date=March 18, 2021 |archive-date=March 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320171554/https://deadline.com/2021/03/universal-sets-release-dates-for-dreamworks-animation-puss-in-boots-sequel-the-bad-guys-1234716632/ |url-status=live }} The story takes place after Shrek Forever After and follows Puss, who has burned all but the last of his nine lives, on a quest to find the mystical Last Wish in order to restore his nine lives.

Future

=''Shrek 5'' (2026)=

{{Main|Shrek 5}}

Following the success of Shrek 2 in May 2004, then–DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg revealed that the Shrek story had been outlined into five films almost from the beginning. "Before the first one was finished we talked about what the whole story of Shrek is, and each of the chapters answers questions about the first movie and gives us an insight," said Katzenberg. "Shrek 3 and 4 are going to reveal other unanswered questions and, finally, in the last chapter, we will understand how Shrek came to be in that swamp, when we meet him in the first movie."{{cite web | url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/516/516377p1.html | title=More Shrek | publisher=IGN | date=May 17, 2004 | access-date=March 9, 2012 | last=Linder | first=Brian | archive-date=April 12, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412012512/http://movies.ign.com/articles/516/516377p1.html | url-status=live }} After the release of Shrek the Third in 2007, Katzenberg announced that the fifth film would be released in 2013.{{cite news|last=Partridge|first=Des|title=More Shrek set to roll|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/movies/more-shrek-set-to-roll/story-e6freqex-1111113691707|access-date=February 23, 2012|newspaper=The Courier Mail|date=June 7, 2007|archive-date=August 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821021959/https://www.couriermail.com.au/archive/entertainment/more-shrek-set-to-roll/news-story/6f0ab90fdbf08fdcf102cf245a308bf0?nk=3dd0707d9669f7ed40bd6adc304bac4b-1597976399|url-status=live}}

In May 2009, DreamWorks announced that the fourth film's title would be Shrek Forever After, indicating that it would be the last in the Shrek series.{{cite press release| author=DreamWorks Animation |title= DreamWorks Animation Announces Plans to Release Five Feature Films Every Two Years| url=http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=540593| access-date= March 8, 2012|publisher= DreamWorks Animation|date=May 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818161825/http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=540593 |archive-date=August 18, 2011}} Later in 2009, that was confirmed by Bill Damaschke, the former head of creative production at DWA, with him saying: "All that was loved about Shrek in the first film is brought to the final film."{{cite news|last=Wloszczyna|first=Susan|title=First look: 'Shrek Forever After': Fourth, final film is first in 3-D|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-11-24-shrek-forever-after_N.htm|access-date=February 23, 2012|newspaper=USA Today|date=November 26, 2009|archive-date=February 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204184155/http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-11-24-shrek-forever-after_N.htm|url-status=live}}

Josh Klausner, one of the writers of Shrek Forever After, explained in 2010 the script's evolution: "When I first came onto the project, it wasn't supposed to be the final chapter — there were originally going to be five Shrek movies. Then, about a year into the development, Jeffrey Katzenberg decided that the story that we'd come up with was the right way for Shrek's journey to end."{{cite news|last=Eckerling|first=Debra|title=We Asked ... Josh Klausner and Darren Lemke, 'Shrek Forever After'|url=http://www.storylink.com/article/346|access-date=March 10, 2012|newspaper=Storylink|date=May 15, 2010|archive-date=December 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111230100104/http://www.storylink.com/article/346|url-status=dead}}

In February 2014, in an interview with Fox Business, Katzenberg hinted that a fifth film could still be made. "We like to let them have a little bit of time to rest," he said of the characters. "But I think you can be confident that we'll have another chapter in the Shrek series. We're not finished, and more importantly, neither is he."{{cite news|last=McNary|first=Dave|title=DreamWorks Animation CEO Hints at Another 'Shrek' Movie|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/jeffrey-katzenberg-hints-at-another-shrek-movie-1201119510/|access-date=February 25, 2014|newspaper=Variety|date=February 24, 2014|archive-date=February 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227123532/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/jeffrey-katzenberg-hints-at-another-shrek-movie-1201119510/|url-status=live}}

On June 15, 2016, after NBCUniversal purchased DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion, NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke discussed plans to continue the franchise, as well as other DreamWorks films.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/steve-burke-nbcuniversal-revive-shrek-sales-dreamworks-animation-deal-1201772640/|title=NBCU Chief Looks to Revive 'Shrek' and Sales from DreamWorks Animation Deal|first=David|last=Lieberman|date=June 14, 2016|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=April 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423131423/https://deadline.com/2016/06/steve-burke-nbcuniversal-revive-shrek-sales-dreamworks-animation-deal-1201772640/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/695665-more-shrek-movies#/slide/1|title=Shrek Movies: NBCUniversal Is Planning More Sequels|date=June 15, 2016|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106201508/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/695665-more-shrek-movies#/slide/1|url-status=live}} In July 2016, The Hollywood Reporter cited sources saying that the fifth film was planned for a 2019 release.{{cite news|last=Masters|first=Kim|title=Jeffrey Katzenberg Plots Next Act as Universal Faces DreamWorks Questions|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeffrey-katzenberg-plots-next-act-912484|access-date=July 21, 2016|newspaper=Hollywood Reporter|date=July 20, 2016|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612165420/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeffrey-katzenberg-plots-next-act-912484|url-status=live}} In September 2016, Eddie Murphy confirmed that the film was expected to be released in 2019 or 2020, and that the script had been completed.{{cite web|last1=O'Connell|first1=Sean|title=When Shrek 5 Could Hit Theaters, According To Eddie Murphy|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1556529/when-shrek-5-could-hit-theaters-according-to-eddie-murphy |work=Cinemablend |access-date=September 17, 2016|date=September 16, 2016|archive-date=September 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916202145/http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1556529/when-shrek-5-could-hit-theaters-according-to-eddie-murphy|url-status=live}}

The original story for the film was written by Michael McCullers, based on his own idea.{{cite web|last1=Heath|first1=Paul|title=Exclusive: Writer revealed for Dreamworks' 'Shrek 5' – 'Sky High 2' coming?|url=http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2016/10/17/exclusive-writer-revealed-dreamworks-shrek-5-sky-high-2-coming/ |work=The Hollywood News|access-date=October 17, 2016|date=October 17, 2016|archive-date=October 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019003548/http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2016/10/17/exclusive-writer-revealed-dreamworks-shrek-5-sky-high-2-coming/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/shrek-5-release-date-2019-shadows/|title=Shrek 5 Arrives in 2019|website=Screen Rant|date=July 20, 2016|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=November 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129020151/https://screenrant.com/shrek-5-release-date-2019-shadows/|url-status=live}} When asked about the script in March 2017, McCullers said it featured "a pretty big reinvention" for the film series.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/boss-baby-screenwriter-trump-references-office-jokes-shrek-5-q-a-990421|title='Boss Baby' Screenwriter on Skewering Corporate Culture and All Those (Coincidental) Trump References|first=Ashley|last=Lee|date=March 31, 2017|magazine=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=March 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330022237/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/boss-baby-screenwriter-trump-references-office-jokes-shrek-5-q-a-990421|url-status=live}} On November 6, 2018, it was reported by Variety that Chris Meledandri had been tasked to be the executive producer of both Shrek 5 and Puss in Boots 2, with the cast of the previous films potentially returning.{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/shrek-puss-in-boots-reboot-1203020785/|title='Shrek,' 'Puss in Boots' Getting Rebooted (EXCLUSIVE)|last=Lang|first=Brett|date=November 6, 2018|magazine=Variety|access-date=November 6, 2018|archive-date=November 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106210745/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/shrek-puss-in-boots-reboot-1203020785/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last=Lang |first=Brent |title=How Chris Meledandri Became the Most Powerful Man in Animation |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/features/chris-meledandri-illumination-minions-the-grinch-1203020068/ |magazine=Variety|access-date=November 6, 2018|date=November 6, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108210137/https://variety.com/2018/film/features/chris-meledandri-illumination-minions-the-grinch-1203020068/|url-status=live}}

In April 2023, Meledandri revealed that a fifth film was still in talks with Murphy, Mike Myers, and Cameron Diaz expected to return.{{cite news |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/shrek-5-original-cast-returning-teased/ |title=Shrek 5 Teased with Original Cast Returning |last=Perine|first=Aaron|date=April 4, 2023 |website=ComicBook.com |access-date=April 4, 2023|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404184820/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/shrek-5-original-cast-returning-teased/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shrek-5-donkey-spinoff-secret-life-of-pets-sing-sequels-1235571967/|title='Shrek 5' With Original Cast, Donkey Spinoff With Eddie Murphy, 'Sing 3' and More Teased by Illumination's Chris Meledandri (EXCLUSIVE)|first1=Brent|last1=Lang|first2=Ethan|last2=Shanfeld|date=April 4, 2023|work=Variety|access-date=April 4, 2023|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404190534/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shrek-5-donkey-spinoff-secret-life-of-pets-sing-sequels-1235571967/|url-status=live}} In June 2024, Murphy revealed that production on the film had commenced in January of the same year. He also stated that the film was expected to be released in 2025.{{cite news |last=McPherson |first=Chris |title=Eddie Murphy Finally Delivers Huge Update on 'Shrek 5' and 'Donkey' Spin-Off Movie [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/shrek-5-update-donkey-movie-eddie-murphy/ |work=Collider |access-date=June 24, 2024 |date=June 24, 2024}} On July 9, DreamWorks officially announced the release date for the film as July 1, 2026, with Myers, Murphy and Diaz returning, and Walt Dohrn set to direct.{{Cite web |last1=Sharf |first1=Zack |last2=Shanfeld |first2=Ethan |date=2024-07-09 |title='Shrek 5' Set for July 2026 With Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz Returning |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/shrek-5-release-date-cast-mike-myers-eddie-murphy-cameron-diaz-1235242895/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} On January 10, 2025, the film was delayed to December 23, 2026. It was also announced that Conrad Vernon, co-director of Shrek 2, would return to direct the film alongside Dohrn.{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=January 10, 2025 |title=Universal Delays Shrek 5, Moves Up Minions 3 & More |url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/shrek-5-minions-3-release-dates-1236254122/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111053845/https://deadline.com/2025/01/shrek-5-minions-3-release-dates-1236254122/ |archive-date=January 11, 2025 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

=Untitled Donkey spin-off film (TBA)=

At the same time that Shrek 5 was revealed to be in development in April 2023, it was revealed that a spin-off film revolving around Donkey was in early talks as well.{{Cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/shrek-5-now-in-development-mike-myers-eddie-murphy-cameron-diaz-in-talks-to-return/|title=Shrek 5 Now in Development, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy & Cameron Diaz in Talks to Return|first=Jonathan|last=Fuge|date=April 4, 2023|website=MovieWeb|access-date=April 4, 2023|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404203802/https://movieweb.com/shrek-5-now-in-development-mike-myers-eddie-murphy-cameron-diaz-in-talks-to-return/|url-status=live}} In June 2024, Eddie Murphy announced that the project was officially greenlit by DreamWorks, and stated that it would begin production following the completion of Shrek 5.

Short films

=''Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party'' (2001)=

Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party is a three-minute musical short film included on home media releases of Shrek. It takes place during the last scene of Shrek (before Shrek and Fiona leave on their honeymoon), with the film's characters performing a medley of modern pop songs. Most of the voice cast from the film reprise their roles, with the exception of Eddie Murphy, who is replaced by Mark Moseley as Donkey.{{cite web|last=Jacobson|first=Colin|title=Shrek: Special Edition (2001)|url=http://www.dvdmg.com/shrek.shtml|work=DVD Movie Guide|access-date=August 19, 2011|archive-date=October 9, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009093852/http://dvdmg.com/shrek.shtml|url-status=live}}

=''Shrek 4-D'' (2003)=

{{Main|Shrek 4-D}}

Shrek 4-D, also known as Shrek 3-D, Shrek 4D Adventure, Shrek's Never Before Seen Adventure, and The Ghost of Lord Farquaad, is a 4-D film/ride at various theme parks around the world. It premiered in 2003 at Universal Studios Florida, and was released on DVD. The short takes place right after the first Shrek film. Lord Farquaad returns from the dead to kidnap Princess Fiona and it is up to Shrek and Donkey to rescue her.

=''Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular'' (2010)=

Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular (promoted as Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular) is a five-minute short which was released on December 7, 2010, with the Shrek: The Whole Story box set and Shrek Forever After.{{Cite press release | title = For The First Time Ever, All Four Films From The Biggest Animated Film Franchise in History Arrive Together on BLU-RAY Disc Including The Celebrated Final Chapter, Shrek Forever After | publisher = DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. | date = November 16, 2010 | url = http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=540729 | access-date = August 19, 2011 | url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140201152815/http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=540729 | archive-date = February 1, 2014 | df = mdy-all }}

This short takes place in the Candy Apple, the new version of the Poison Apple. Donkey suggests everyone sing Christmas carols. Donkey sings "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". Shrek, Fiona, the Ogre children, and the army of ogres sing an ogre version of "Jingle Bells" (such as "Bug Cocoon, Lick the spoon. Try our cricket slurp"). Puss in Boots sings "Feliz Navidad", although he titles it "Fleas Navidad". Then everyone sings "Jingle Bell Rock" as "Fairy Tale Rock".{{cite book |last1=Crump |first1=William D. |title=Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film |date=2019 |publisher=McFarland & Co |isbn=9781476672939 |pages=90–91}}

=''Shrek's Yule Log'' (2010)=

Shrek's Yule Log is a 30-minute short released on December 7, 2010, featured on both the Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular DVD and the Shrek Forever After Blu-ray.{{Citation|title=Shrek Forever After / Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular|date=2010-12-07|url=https://www.amazon.com/Shrek-Forever-Donkeys-Christmas-Shrektacular/dp/B0046A9RMW|publisher=DreamWorks|language=en|access-date=2018-07-03|archive-date=May 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529063101/http://www.amazon.com/Shrek-Forever-Donkeys-Christmas-Shrektacular/dp/B0046A9RMW|url-status=live}}

The short takes place inside Shrek's house, with the fireplace as the only place seen throughout the entire short. Shrek prevents Rumpelstiltskin from dousing the fire, Donkey does the same eye gag (seen from Shrek Forever After), Fiona puts out cookies for Santa, and Puss puts on weight from cookies and cookie dough. Other characters such as Gingy, Pinocchio, the Three Little Pigs, Cookie, the Ogre Triplets, the Dronkeys, and Pied Piper appear.

=''Thriller Night'' (2011)=

Thriller Night is a six-minute short film parody of Michael Jackson's music video Thriller.{{cite news|title=Scared Shrekless and Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space Halloween Party Double Pack|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/Paramount/2011/08/22/scared_shrekless_and_monsters_vs_alien|access-date=October 9, 2012|newspaper=Starpulse.com|date=August 22, 2011|author=Paramount Home Entertainment|archive-date=July 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709034514/http://www.starpulse.com/news/Paramount/2011/08/22/scared_shrekless_and_monsters_vs_alien|url-status=live}} It was directed by Gary Trousdale, and released on September 13, 2011, on the Scared Shrekless DVD.{{cite web|title=Scared Shrekless (2010)|url=https://www.amazon.com/Scared-Shrekless-Mike-Myers/dp/B0056YMDU0/|work=Amazon|access-date=August 27, 2011|archive-date=September 24, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924150920/http://www.amazon.com/Scared-Shrekless-Mike-Myers/dp/B0056YMDU0|url-status=live}} It was released on DVD{{cite web|title=Shrek's Thrilling Tales (Widescreen)|url=http://www.walmart.com/ip/21014123|publisher=Walmart|access-date=July 20, 2012|archive-date=July 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706202720/http://www.walmart.com/ip/21014123|url-status=live}} and Blu-ray{{cite web|title=Dreamwork's Spooky Stories: Shreks Thrilling Tales / Scared Shrekless / Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space (Blu-ray) (Widescreen)|url=http://www.walmart.com/ip/21014103|publisher=Walmart|access-date=July 20, 2012|archive-date=August 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830200354/http://www.walmart.com/ip/21014103|url-status=live}} on August 28, 2012, as a part of Shrek's Thrilling Tales (DreamWorks Spooky Stories). None of the original main voice actors reprised their roles and are replaced by their replacement voice actors, with the exception of Dean Edwards, who reprises Donkey from Scared Shrekless.

Deceased characters such as Lord Farquaad, Mongo, Rumpelstiltskin, Fifi, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming and King Harold in his frog form appear as zombies. A 3D version of the short was added in October 2011 to the Nintendo Video service for Nintendo 3DS owners.{{cite news|title=ADDING MULTIMEDIA Hulu Plus Coming to Nintendo Systems as Nintendo 3DS Preps for 3D Video Recording|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111021005262/en/ADDING-MULTIMEDIA-Hulu-Coming-Nintendo-Systems-Nintendo|access-date=October 9, 2012|newspaper=Business Wire|date=October 21, 2011|author=Nintendo|archive-date=October 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013023521/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111021005262/en/ADDING-MULTIMEDIA-Hulu-Coming-Nintendo-Systems-Nintendo|url-status=live}}

=''The Pig Who Cried Werewolf'' (2011)=

The Pig Who Cried Werewolf is a six-minute 3D Halloween short film, directed by Gary Trousdale{{cite news|title=DreamWorks brings Shrek and Monsters Vs. Aliens shorts to Nintendo 3DS|url=http://toonbarn.com/2011/10/dreamworks-brings-shrek-monsters-vs-aliens-shorts-nintendo-3ds/|access-date=October 11, 2011|newspaper=ToonBarn|date=October 6, 2011|author=Takao|archive-date=October 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007145808/http://toonbarn.com/2011/10/dreamworks-brings-shrek-monsters-vs-aliens-shorts-nintendo-3ds/|url-status=live}} and released on October 4, 2011, for a limited time, exclusively on the Nintendo Video service on Nintendo 3DS.{{cite news|title=ADDING MULTIMEDIA DreamWorks Animation, 3net, Blue Man Group Provide 3D Videos for Nintendo 3DS|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111004005743/en/ADDING-MULTIMEDIA-DreamWorks-Animation-3net-Blue-Man|access-date=October 9, 2012|newspaper=Business Wire|date=October 4, 2011|author=Nintendo|archive-date=October 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004221207/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111004005743/en/ADDING-MULTIMEDIA-DreamWorks-Animation-3net-Blue-Man|url-status=live}} It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 28, 2012, as a part of Shrek's Thrilling Tales (DreamWorks Spooky Stories).

The Three Little Pigs find themselves in trouble when they ignore the warning signs of a new neighbor moving in next door who takes on a ferocious form during a full moon.{{cite web|title=The Pig Who Cried Werewolf at Nintendo|url=https://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendo-video/detail/QOjFZzXppWaYitQm7MUWK5UkUU7Iq1WF|work=Nintendo|access-date=October 11, 2011|archive-date=October 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007193448/http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendo-video/detail/QOjFZzXppWaYitQm7MUWK5UkUU7Iq1WF|url-status=live}}

=''Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos'' (2012)=

{{Main|Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos}}

Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos is a 13-minute animated short film, directed by Raman Hui, and was released on the DVD and Blu-ray releases of Puss in Boots on February 24, 2012.{{cite news|last=Connelly|first=Brendon|title=Monday Night Rushes – Yoda, Puss In Boots, Ghostbusters, John Woo, The Hobbit And More|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/12/19/monday-night-rushes-yoda-puss-boots-ghostbusters-john-woo-hobbit-more/|access-date=December 24, 2011|newspaper=BleedingCool.com|date=December 19, 2011|archive-date=January 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109035339/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/12/19/monday-night-rushes-yoda-puss-boots-ghostbusters-john-woo-hobbit-more|url-status=live}} The short tells a story of Puss in Boots on a mission to recover a princess's stolen ruby from the notorious French thief, the Whisperer. Reluctantly accompanied by three little kittens, The Three Diablos, Puss must tame them before they endanger the mission.{{cite web|title=Puss in Boots (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy) (2011)|url=https://www.amazon.com/Puss-Boots-Three-Disc-Combo-Blu-ray/dp/B006P3HXZG|work=Amazon|access-date=December 29, 2011|archive-date=January 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104185412/http://www.amazon.com/Puss-Boots-Three-Disc-Combo-Blu-ray/dp/B006P3HXZG|url-status=live}}

= ''Puss in Boots: The Trident'' (2023) =

Puss in Boots: The Trident is a 4-minute animated short film, directed by Matt Flynn, and was released on the digital release of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: Collector's Edition on February 21, 2023 and on the 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD releases of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on February 28.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Aidan |date=2023-02-15 |title='Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' Sets Blu-Ray, Digital and DVD Release Dates |url=https://collider.com/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-blu-ray-digital-dvd-release-date/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Collider |language=en |archive-date=February 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216050956/https://collider.com/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-blu-ray-digital-dvd-release-date/ |url-status=live }}

Television and interactive specials

=''Far Far Away Idol'' (2004)=

Far Far Away Idol is an interactive five-minute short (but with multiple endings), released on November 5, 2004 as an extra on the Shrek 2 DVD and VHS. It is based on American Idol and guest stars Simon Cowell. Taking place right after Shrek 2 ends, the film's supporting characters hold a singing competition, with Shrek, Fiona, and Simon Cowell as the judges.

=''Shrek the Halls'' (2007)=

{{main|Shrek the Halls}}

Shrek the Halls is a 22-minute Christmas-themed television special, set after the events of Shrek the Third but before the events of Shrek Forever After. It follows Shrek, who has never celebrated Christmas before, attempting to make the perfect day for his family. It premiered on the American television network ABC on November 28, 2007.

=''Scared Shrekless'' (2010)=

{{main|Scared Shrekless}}

Scared Shrekless is a 21-minute Halloween-themed television special set after the events of Shrek Forever After. Shrek challenges Donkey, Puss in Boots, and his other fairy tale friends to spend the night in Lord Farquaad's haunted castle, telling scary stories to see who can resist becoming scared and stay the longest. The special premiered on the American television network NBC on October 28, 2010.

=<span id="Puss in Book"></span>''Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale'' (2017)=

{{see also|List of The Adventures of Puss in Boots episodes#Interactive special (2017)}}

Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale is an interactive special developed by DreamWorks Animation Television which debuted on Netflix in 2017, featuring the character Puss in Boots. It is Netflix's first attempt at interactive television: during the program, the viewer is given points while using their remote control or other device to decide how the narrative should proceed.{{cite web | url = https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/netflix-puss-in-book-interactive-1202471301/ | title = Netflix Launches 'Puss in Book,' Its First Interactive Kids Story | first = Janko | last = Roettgers | date = June 17, 2017 | access-date = October 1, 2018 | work = Variety | archive-date = August 28, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180828105117/https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/netflix-puss-in-book-interactive-1202471301/ | url-status = live }}

Television series

=''The Adventures of Puss in Boots'' (2015–2018)=

{{main|The Adventures of Puss in Boots}}

A television series, starring Puss from the Shrek franchise, debuted on Netflix on January 16, 2015.{{cite press release|title=Puss in Boots And King Julien Add Their Legendary Panache To DreamWorks Animation's Netflix Original Series Line-Up|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/puss-in-boots-and-king-julien-add-their-legendary-panache-to-dreamworks-animations-netflix-original-series-line-up-250055181.html|publisher=PR Newswire|access-date=March 13, 2014|author=DreamWorks Animation|date=March 13, 2014|archive-date=March 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313165733/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/puss-in-boots-and-king-julien-add-their-legendary-panache-to-dreamworks-animations-netflix-original-series-line-up-250055181.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Truitt|first1=Brian|title=Andy Richter, 'King Julien' get animated for Netflix|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2014/11/03/all-hail-king-julien-netflix-animated-exclusive/18358847/|access-date=November 3, 2014|work=USA Today|date=November 3, 2014|archive-date=November 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106150717/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2014/11/03/all-hail-king-julien-netflix-animated-exclusive/18358847/|url-status=live}}

Web-series

Peacock Kids YouTube channel (formerly known as DreamWorksTV) during 2014–2016 produced several web-series New Shrek, New Puss in Boots, Swamp Talk and Epic Cat Battles With Puss In Boots. These were later released separately on the Peacock website.{{Cite web |title=Watch Shrek Shorts Streaming Online {{!}} Peacock |url=https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/shrek-shorts/6033532606112201112 |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=@peacocktv |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Watch Swamp Talk Streaming Online {{!}} Peacock |url=https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/swamp-talk-with-shrek-and-donkey/6501348498259207112 |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=@peacocktv |language=en-US}}

Production

Despite the advances in computing power over the 2000s decade, the increasing usage of novel techniques like global illumination, physics simulation, and 3D demanded ever more CPU hours to render the films. DreamWorks Animation noticed that every Shrek film took roughly twice the CPU hours than the previous film and thus labeled this trend as "Shrek's law". Similar to "Moore's law" the Shrek's law says, "The CPU render hours needed to complete production on a theatrical sequel will double compared to the amount of time needed on the previous film."

In 2001, Shrek required approximately 5 million CPU render hours. In 2004, Shrek 2 required over 10 million CPU render hours. In 2007, Shrek the Third required over 20 million CPU render hours, and the 2010 3D release of Shrek Forever After demanded more than 50 million CPU render hours on account of rendering an increased amount of frames.{{cite news|title=Animation Evolution: A Biopic Through the Eyes of Shrek|url=http://software.intel.com/sites/billboard/article/moving-animation-high-performance-computing-cloud|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201150623/http://software.intel.com/sites/billboard/article/moving-animation-high-performance-computing-cloud|archive-date=February 1, 2014|access-date=March 11, 2012|newspaper=Intel|date=January 3, 2011|url-status=dead}} Puss in Boots, which was released only one year after the previous Shrek film, utilized 63 million render hours.{{cite news|last=Rath|first=John|title=60 Million Render Hours Help "Puss in Boots" Purr at the Box Office|url=http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/11/02/60-million-render-hours-help-puss-in-boots-purr-at-the-box-office/|access-date=November 24, 2012|newspaper=Data Center Knowledge|date=November 2, 2011|archive-date=September 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918015126/http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/11/02/60-million-render-hours-help-puss-in-boots-purr-at-the-box-office/|url-status=live}}

Reception

=Box office performance=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
rowspan="2" | Film

! rowspan="2" | Release date

! colspan="3" | Box office gross

! colspan="2" text="wrap" | Box office ranking

! rowspan="2" | Budget

! rowspan="2" | {{Abbr|Ref(s)|References}}

North America

! Other territories

! Worldwide

! US and Canada

! Worldwide

scope="col" colspan="9" style="background-color:#ccccff;" | Main series
Shrek

| May 18, 2001

| $268,349,831

| $220,279,678

| $488,629,509

| #134

| #260

| $60 million

|{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shrek.htm|title=Shrek (2001)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 2, 2025|archive-date=September 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924120626/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl7439873/|url-status=live}}

Shrek 2

| {{dts|2004|5|19}}

| $444,854,717

| $487,536,387

| $932,406,549

| #30

| #72

| $150 million

|{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shrek2.htm|title=Shrek 2 (2004)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 2, 2025|archive-date=January 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250102054942/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0298148/|url-status=live}}

Shrek the Third

| {{dts|2007|5|18}}

| $322,719,944

| $485,586,147

| $808,308,862

| #91

| #105

| $160 million

|{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shrek3.htm|title=Shrek the Third (2007)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 2, 2025|archive-date=January 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250102055120/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0413267/|url-status=live}}

Shrek Forever After

| {{dts|2010|5|21}}

| $238,736,787

| $513,864,080

| $752,600,867

| #166

| #126

| $165 million

|{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shrek4.htm|title=Shrek Forever After (2010)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=July 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721102107/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shrek4.htm|url-status=live}}

scope="col" colspan="9" style="background-color:#ccccff;" | Spin-offs
Puss in Boots

| {{dts|2011|10|28}}

| $149,260,504

| $405,726,973

| $554,987,477

| #428

| #212

| $130 million

|{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=pussinboots12.htm|title=Puss in Boots (2011)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=February 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228013423/http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=pussinboots12.htm|url-status=live}}

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

| {{dts|2022|12|21}}

| $186,090,535

| $295,667,128

| $481,757,663

| #276

| #270

| $90–110 million

| {{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt3915174/?ref_=bo_se_r_1|title=Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 2, 2025|archive-date=January 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250102055342/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt3915174/?ref_=bo_se_r_3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/avatar-2-box-office-christmas-babylon-projections-1235466277/|title=Avatar 2 to Dominate at Christmas Over Babylon and Puss in Boots Sequel|date=December 20, 2022|publisher=Variety|access-date=December 20, 2022|archive-date=December 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223223533/https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/avatar-2-box-office-christmas-babylon-projections-1235466277/|url-status=live}}

colspan="2" | Total

! ${{val|fmt=commas|{{#expr:1270845989+149260504+185535345}}}}

! ${{val|fmt=commas|{{#expr:1712324396+405726973+295179166}}}}

! ${{val|fmt=commas|{{#expr:2983170385+554987477+480714511}}}}

! #6

! #8

! $755–775 million

!{{cite web|title=Shrek Movies at the Box Office|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=shrek.htm|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=April 7, 2012|archive-date=March 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310095844/http://boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=shrek.htm|url-status=live}}

=Critical and public response=

{{Hatnote|Each film is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.}}

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align: center;"

|+ {{Screen reader-only|Critical and public response of Shrek and Puss in Boots films}}

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Film

! scope="col" colspan="2" | Critical

! scope="col" | Public

scope="col" | Rotten Tomatoes

! scope="col" | Metacritic

! scope="col" | CinemaScore

scope="col" colspan="4" style="background-color:#ccccff;" | Main series

! scope="row" | Shrek

| {{RT data|table|title=Shrek}}{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id={{RT data|rtid|noprefix=y|title=Shrek}} |title=Shrek |type=m |access-date={{RT data|access date|title=Shrek}}}}{{cbignore}}{{RT data|edit|title=Shrek}}

| 84 (34 reviews){{Cite Metacritic |id=shrek |title=Shrek |type=movie |access-date=May 29, 2022}}{{cbignore}}

| {{sort grade|A}}{{Cite web |title=Cinemascore :: Movie Title Search |url=https://www.cinemascore.com/publicsearch/index/title/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809062201/https://www.cinemascore.com/publicsearch/index/title/ |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |access-date=August 9, 2019 |website=CinemaScore}}

! scope="row" | Shrek 2

| {{RT data|table|title=Shrek 2}}{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id={{RT data|rtid|noprefix=y|title=Shrek 2}} |title=Shrek 2 |type=m |access-date={{RT data|access date|title=Shrek 2}}}}{{cbignore}}{{RT data|edit|title=Shrek 2}}

| 75 (40 reviews){{Cite Metacritic |id=shrek-2 |title=Shrek 2 |type=movie |access-date=May 29, 2022}}{{cbignore}}

| {{sort grade|A}}

! scope="row" | Shrek the Third

| {{RT data|table|title=Shrek the Third}}{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id={{RT data|rtid|noprefix=y|title=Shrek the Third}} |title=Shrek the Third |type=m |access-date={{RT data|access date|title=Shrek the Third}}}}{{cbignore}}{{RT data|edit|title=Shrek the Third}}

| 58 (35 reviews){{Cite Metacritic |id=shrek-the-third |title=Shrek the Third |type=movie |access-date=May 29, 2022}}{{cbignore}}

| {{sort grade|B+}}{{cite magazine |last1=Rich |first1=Joshua |title=Shrek the Third debuts at $122 mil |url=https://ew.com/article/2007/05/21/shrek-third-debuts-122-mil/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=May 29, 2022 |date=May 21, 2007 |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529211427/https://ew.com/article/2007/05/21/shrek-third-debuts-122-mil/ |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Shrek Forever After

| {{RT data|table|title=Shrek Forever After}}{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id={{RT data|rtid|noprefix=y|title=Shrek Forever After}} |title=Shrek Forever After |type=m |access-date={{RT data|access date|title=Shrek Forever After}}}}{{cbignore}}{{RT data|edit|title=Shrek Forever After}}

| 58 (35 reviews){{Cite Metacritic |id=shrek-forever-after |title=Shrek Forever After |type=movie |access-date=May 29, 2022}}{{cbignore}}

| {{sort grade|A}}{{cite magazine |first=Nicole |last=Sperling |date=May 23, 2010 |url=https://ew.com/article/2010/05/23/shrek-macgruber-box-office/ |title='Shrek' bows to $71.2 million; 'MacGruber' sinks |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=May 29, 2022 |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807093321/https://ew.com/article/2010/05/23/shrek-macgruber-box-office/ |url-status=live }}

scope="col" colspan="4" style="background-color:#ccccff;" | Spin-offs

! scope="row" | Puss in Boots

| {{RT data|table|title=Puss in Boots (2011 film)}}{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id={{RT data|rtid|noprefix=y|title=Puss in Boots (2011 film)}} |title=Puss in Boots |type=m |access-date={{RT data|access date|title=Puss in Boots (2011 film)}}}}{{cbignore}}{{RT data|edit|title=Puss in Boots (2011 film)}}

| 65 (24 reviews){{Cite Metacritic |id=puss-in-boots |title=Puss in Boots |type=movie |access-date=May 29, 2022}}{{cbignore}}

| {{sort grade|A−}}{{cite web |last1=Finke |first1=Nikki |title=Snow Ices Box Office: 'Puss In Boots' #1, 'Paranormal' #2, 'In Time' #3, 'Rum Diary' #4 |url=https://deadline.com/2011/10/first-box-office-puss-in-boots-1-paranormal-activity-3-2-in-time-3-footloose-4-the-rum-diary-5-188635/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=May 29, 2022 |date=October 29, 2011 |archive-date=October 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009170824/https://deadline.com/2011/10/first-box-office-puss-in-boots-1-paranormal-activity-3-2-in-time-3-footloose-4-the-rum-diary-5-188635/ |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

| 95% (184 reviews){{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=puss_in_boots_the_last_wish |title=Puss in Boots: The Last Wish |type=m |access-date=December 26, 2022}}{{cbignore}}

| 73 (29 reviews){{Cite Metacritic |id=puss-in-boots-the-last-wish |title=Puss in Boots: The Last Wish |type=movie |access-date=January 1, 2025}}{{cbignore}}

| {{sort grade|A}}{{Cite web |last=McClintock |first=Pamela |date=December 22, 2022 |title='Avatar: Way of Water' Box Office Flies Past $600M Globally, 'Puss in Boots 2' Posts $3.2M Opening Day |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/puss-in-boots-last-wish-box-office-avatar-1235286562/ |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222172009/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/puss-in-boots-last-wish-box-office-avatar-1235286562/ |url-status=live }}

=Academy Awards=

class="wikitable" style="margin:left;"
style="width:214px;" rowspan="2"| Award

! colspan="4" | Main series

! colspan="2" | Spin-offs

style="width:130px;"| Shrek{{cite web|title=The 74th Academy Awards (2002) Nominees and Winners|url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/74th-winners.html|publisher=The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences|access-date=January 19, 2013|date=March 24, 2002|archive-date=October 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141001074138/https://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/74th-winners.html|url-status=live}}

! style="width:130px;"| Shrek 2{{cite web|title=The 77th Academy Awards (2005) Nominees and Winners|url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/77th-winners.html|publisher=The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences|access-date=January 19, 2013|date=February 27, 2005|archive-date=June 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610213020/http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/77th-winners.html|url-status=live}}

! style="width:130px;"| Shrek the Third

! style="width:130px;"| Shrek Forever After

! style="width:130px;"| Puss in Boots{{cite web|title=The 84th Academy Awards (2012) Nominees and Winners|url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/84th-winners.html|publisher=The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences|access-date=January 19, 2013|date=February 26, 2012|archive-date=February 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226215926/http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/84th-winners.html|url-status=live}}

! style="width:130px;"| Puss in Boots: The Last Wish{{cite web|title=The 95th Academy Awards (2023) Nominees and Winners|url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2023|publisher=The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences|access-date=January 25, 2023|date=January 24, 2023|archive-date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124164531/https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2023|url-status=live}}

Adapted Screenplay

| {{nominated}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

Animated Feature

| {{won}}

| {{nominated}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

| colspan="2" {{nominated}}

Original Song

| {{none}}

| {{nominated}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

| {{none}}

= Home video sales =

Shrek and Shrek 2 have collectively raised over $1.6 billion in home video sales.{{Cite web |last=B |first=Brian |date=2005-01-04 |title=Shrek 2 takes the title of 'Best Selling DVD of the Year' |url=https://movieweb.com/shrek-2-takes-the-title-of-best-selling-dvd-of-the-year/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}} Together with the rest of the films in the series with combined editions, the franchise's total revenue is over $2 billion.{{Cite web |title=Shrek Franchise Box Office History |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/franchise/Shrek |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=The Numbers}}

Cast and characters

{{main|List of Shrek (franchise) characters}}

{{Cast indicator|appeared=in the franchise}}

  • {{Cast indicator/note|archive|A|an appearance through previously recorded material}}
  • {{Cast indicator/note|singing|S|an appearance as a character's singing voice}}
  • {{Cast indicator/note|young|Y|an appearance as a younger version of the character}}

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:99%;"
rowspan="2" style="width:7.33%;"| Character

! colspan="5" | Main films

! colspan="7" | Short films

! Attraction

! colspan="2" | Television specials

! colspan="2" | Spin-off films

! Television series

style="font-size:80%"

! Shrek

! Shrek 2

! Shrek the Third

! Shrek Forever After

! Shrek 5

! Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party

! Far Far Away Idol

! Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular

! Thriller Night

! The Pig Who Cried Werewolf

! Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos

! Puss in Boots: The Trident

! Shrek 4-D

! Shrek the Halls

! Scared Shrekless

! Puss in Boots

! Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

! The Adventures of Puss in Boots

colspan="19" style="background-color:lightblue;" | Principal characters
Shrek

| colspan="6" | Mike Myers

| Mike Myers

Michael Gough{{ref|singing|S}}

| Mike Myers

| Michael Gough

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Mike Myers

| {{cEmpty}}

| rowspan="2" {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| {{cEmpty}}

Donkey

| colspan="8" | Eddie Murphy

| Dean Edwards

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Eddie Murphy

| Dean Edwards

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{cEmpty}}

Princess Fiona

| colspan="8" | Cameron Diaz

| Holly Fields

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Cameron Diaz

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Lord Farquaad

| John Lithgow

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|John Lithgow}}{{ref|archive|A}}

| {{N/A|Cameo in end credits}}

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| Sean Bishop

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| John Lithgow

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Puss in Boots

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Antonio Banderas

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Antonio Banderas

| André Sogliuzzo

| {{cEmpty}}

| Antonio Banderas

| Eric Bauza

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="4" | Antonio Banderas

| Eric Bauza

King Harold

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | John Cleese

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="09" {{cEmpty}}

Queen Lillian

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Julie Andrews

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="09" {{cEmpty}}

Fairy Godmother

| {{cEmpty}}

| Jennifer Saunders

| {{N/A|Photograph}}

| {{N/A|Cameo in end credits}}

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| Pinky Turzo

| colspan="09" {{cEmpty}}

Prince Charming

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Rupert Everett

| {{N/A|Cameo in end credits}}

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Randy Crenshaw

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="5" {{cEmpty}}

| Sean Bishop

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Merlin

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Eric Idle

| colspan="15" {{cEmpty}}

Arthur "Artie" Pendragon

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Justin Timberlake

| colspan="15" {{cEmpty}}

Rumpelstiltskin

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Conrad Vernon

| Walt Dohrn

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Walt Dohrn

| colspan="10" {{cEmpty}}

Humpty Dumpty

| colspan="12" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Zach Galifianakis

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Kitty Softpaws

| colspan="11" {{cEmpty}}

| Margo Rey

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Salma Hayek

| {{cEmpty}}

Perrito

| colspan="11" {{cEmpty}}

| Harvey Guillén

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| Harvey Guillén

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

colspan="19" style="background-color:lightblue;" | Supporting characters
Gingerbread Man

| colspan="4" | Conrad Vernon

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="4" | Conrad Vernon

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Conrad Vernon

|{{cEmpty}}

| Conrad Vernon

| {{cEmpty}}

Pinocchio

| colspan="9" | Cody Cameron

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Cody Cameron

| {{cEmpty}}

| Cody Cameron

| {{cEmpty}}

The Three Little Pigs

| colspan="4" | Cody Cameron

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="4" | Cody Cameron

| Cody Cameron

Sean Bishop

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Cody Cameron

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Big Bad Wolf

| colspan="4" | Aron Warner

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Aron Warner

| {{N/A|Silent}}

| Aron Warner

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent}}

| colspan="2" | Aron Warner

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Three Blind Mice

| Christopher Knights

Simon J. Smith
Mike Myers

| colspan="3" | Christopher Knights

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Unknown}}

| Randy Crenshaw

| Christopher Knights

| {{N/A|Silent}}

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Christopher Knights

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Magic Mirror

| colspan="2" | Chris Miller

| {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="3" | Chris Miller

| colspan="6" {{cEmpty}}

| Chris Miller

| colspan="5" {{cEmpty}}

Thelonious

| Christopher Knights

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Cameo in end credits}}

| {{cEmpty}}

| Christopher Knights

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Cameo}}

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| Christopher Knights

| colspan="5" {{cEmpty}}

Geppetto

| Chris Miller

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Chris Miller

| colspan="10" {{cEmpty}}

| Sean Bishop

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| {{cEmpty}}

Baby Bear

| Bobby Block

| colspan="10" {{cEmpty}}

| Samson Kayo

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| Samson Kayo

| {{cEmpty}}

Captain Hook

| {{cEmpty}}

| Tom Waits

Nick Cave{{ref|singing|S}}

| Ian McShane

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Matt Mahaffey

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="10" {{cEmpty}}

Doris

| {{cEmpty}}

| Larry King

Jonathan Ross{{efn|Ross voiced Doris in the UK release.}}

| colspan="2" | Larry King

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Larry King

| colspan="12" {{cEmpty}}

Muffin Man

| {{cEmpty}}

| Conrad Vernon

| {{N/A|Conrad Vernon}}{{ref|archive|A}}

| Conrad Vernon

| colspan="10" {{cEmpty}}

| Conrad Vernon

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

Mongo

| {{cEmpty}}

| Conrad Vernon

| colspan="6" {{cEmpty}}

| Conrad Vernon

| colspan="10" {{cEmpty}}

Jill

| {{cEmpty}}

| Latifa Ouaou

| colspan="7" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="5" {{cEmpty}}

| Amy Sedaris

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Headless Horseman

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent role}}

| Conrad Vernon

| colspan="5" {{cEmpty}}

| Bobby Kimball

| colspan="9" {{cEmpty}}

Mabel

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Regis Philbin

| colspan="15" {{cEmpty}}

rowspan="4" | Farkle, Fergus, and Felicia

| rowspan="4" colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Jordan Alexander Hauser

| rowspan="4" | Zendaya{{efn|Zendaya only provides the voice of Felicia.}}

| rowspan="4" colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| rowspan="2" | Miles Christopher Bakshi

| rowspan="4" colspan="5" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Miles Christopher Bakshi

| rowspan="4" colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

Dante James Hauser

| Ollie Mitchell

Jasper Johannes Andrews

| Miles Christopher Bakshi

| Nina Zoe Bakshi

| Nina Zoe Bakshi

| rowspan="2" | Nina Zoe Bakshi

Zachary James Bernard

| Nina Zoe Bakshi

| Ollie Mitchell

| Dante James Hauser

Brogan

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| Jon Hamm

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| Jon Hamm

| colspan="11" {{cEmpty}}

Cookie

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| Craig Robinson

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| Craig Robinson

| colspan="11" {{cEmpty}}

Gretched

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| Jane Lynch

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

| Jane Lynch

| colspan="11" {{cEmpty}}

Pied Piper

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

| Jeremy Steig

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Appeared}}

| colspan="10" {{cEmpty}}

Ohhh Cat

| colspan="15" {{cEmpty}}

| colspan="2" | Bob Persichetti

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Jack

| colspan="9" {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="5" {{cEmpty}}

| Billy Bob Thornton

| colspan="3" {{cEmpty}}

Imelda

| colspan="15" {{cEmpty}}

| Constance Marie

| {{N/A|Silent cameo}}

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Death / Wolf

| colspan="16" {{cEmpty}}

| Wagner Moura

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Big Jack Horner

| colspan="16" {{cEmpty}}

| John Mulaney

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Goldilocks

| {{cEmpty}}

| {{N/A|Photograph}}

| colspan="9" {{cEmpty}}

| Florence Pugh

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| Florence Pugh

Kailey Crawford{{ref|young|Y}}

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Papa Bear

| colspan="11" {{cEmpty}}

| Ray Winstone

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| Ray Winstone

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Mama Bear

| colspan="11" {{cEmpty}}

| Olivia Colman

| colspan="4" {{cEmpty}}

| Olivia Colman

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Ethical Bug

| colspan="16" {{cEmpty}}

| Kevin McCann

| colspan="2" {{cEmpty}}

Crew

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" "width:100%;"
rowspan="2" | Role

! colspan="5" | Main films

! colspan="2" | Spin-offs

style="width:15%;" | Shrek

! style="width:15%;" | Shrek 2

! style="width:15%;" | Shrek the Third

! style="width:15%;" | Shrek Forever After

! style="width:15%;" | Shrek 5

! style="width:15%;" | Puss in Boots

! style="width:15%;" | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Director(s)

| Andrew Adamson
Vicky Jenson

| Andrew Adamson
Kelly Asbury
Conrad Vernon

| Chris Miller

{{small|Co-Director:}}
Raman Hui

| Mike Mitchell

| Walt Dohrn
Conrad Vernon

{{small|Co-Director:}}
Brad Ableson

| Chris Miller

| Joel Crawford{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/puss-in-boots-2-sequel-title-release-date-director-details/ |title='Puss in Boots 2' Gets an Official Title, Release Date and a New Director |website=Collider |first=Marco Vito |last=Oddo |date=March 17, 2021 |access-date=March 18, 2021 |archive-date=March 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320013759/https://collider.com/puss-in-boots-2-sequel-title-release-date-director-details/ |url-status=live }}

{{small|Co-Director:}}
Januel Mercado
Producer(s)

| Aron Warner
John H. Williams
Jeffrey Katzenberg

| Aron Warner
David Lipman
John H. Williams

| Aron Warner

| Gina Shay
Teresa Cheng

| Chris Meledandri
Gina Shay

| Joe M. Aguilar
Latifa Ouaou

| Mark Swift

Executive Producer(s)

| Penney Finkelman Cox
Sandra Rabins

| Jeffrey Katzenberg

| Andrew Adamson
John H. Williams

| Aron Warner
Andrew Adamson
John H. Williams

| {{TBA}}

| Andrew Adamson
Guillermo del Toro
Michelle Raimo Kuoyate

| Andrew Adamson{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-review-antonio-banderas-1235441195/ |title='Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' Review: Antonio Banderas' Feline Hero Fights for His (Last) Life in Existential Sequel |website=Variety |first=Peter |last=Debruge |date=November 26, 2022 |access-date=December 22, 2022 |archive-date=November 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127000022/https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-review-antonio-banderas-1235441195/ |url-status=live }}
Chris Meledandri

Writer(s)

| Ted Elliott
Terry Rossio
Joe Stillman
Roger S.H. Schulman

| {{small|Screenplay:}}
Andrew Adamson
Joe Stillman
J. David Stem
David N. Weiss

{{small|Story:}}
Andrew Adamson

| {{small|Screenplay:}}
Jeffrey Price
Peter S. Seaman
Chris Miller
Aron Warner

{{small|Story:}}
Andrew Adamson

| Josh Klausner
Darren Lemke

| Michael McCullers

| {{small|Screenplay:}}
Tom Wheeler

{{small|Story:}}
Brian Lynch
Will Davies
Tom Wheeler

| {{small|Screenplay:}}
Paul Fisher
Tommy Swerdlow

{{small|Story:}}
Tommy Swerdlow
Tom Wheeler
Composer(s)

| Harry Gregson-Williams
John Powell

| colspan="3" | Harry Gregson-Williams

| {{TBA}}

| Henry Jackman

| Heitor Pereira

Editor(s)

| Sim Evan-Jones

| Michael Andrews
Sim Evan-Jones

| Michael Andrews

| Nick Fletcher

| {{TBA}}

| Eric Dapkewicz

| James Ryan

Studio(s)

| colspan="3" | DreamWorks Animation
PDI/DreamWorks

| colspan="4" | DreamWorks Animation

Distributor(s)

| colspan="2" | DreamWorks Pictures

| colspan="2" | Paramount Pictures

| Universal Pictures

| Paramount Pictures

| Universal Pictures

Video games

{{main|List of Shrek (franchise) video games}}

Musical

{{main|Shrek The Musical}}

Shrek the Musical is a musical based on the first film of the franchise. After a try out in Seattle, Washington, it began performances on Broadway from November 8, 2008, before opening on December 14. Despite mixed reviews, the musical received eight Tony Award nominations including Best Musical.{{cite news|last=Gans|first=Andrew|title=Ruined and Billy Elliot Win Top Honors at Drama Desk Awards|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/129323-Ruined-and-Billy-Elliot-Win-Top-Honors-at-Drama-Desk-Awards|access-date=March 11, 2012|newspaper=Playbill.com|date=May 17, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015075356/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/129323-Ruined-and-Billy-Elliot-Win-Top-Honors-at-Drama-Desk-Awards|archive-date=October 15, 2012|df=mdy-all}} At the time, the most expensive musical on Broadway ran for over a year and closed, at a loss, on January 3, 2010, after 478 performances.

A re-imagined version of the show ran as a tour of the United States from July 2010 to July 2011. The second tour launched in two months. A West End production opened in London, United Kingdom in June 2011, to positive reviews. It received five Laurence Olivier Award nominations including Best New Musical.{{Cite web|url=http://www.whatsonstage.com/news/theatre/london/E8831331808718/Full%20List:%202012%20Olivier%20Awards%20nominations.html|title=London Theatre News, Reviews, Interviews and more - WhatsOnStage}}{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} A differently staged production ran in Israel in 2010, with international productions running since 2011 in Poland and Spain,{{cite news|last=Adam|first=Hetrick|title=Shrek The Musical Will Crop Up Across the "Big Bright Beautiful World|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/153535-Shrek-The-Musical-Will-Crop-Up-Across-the-Big-Bright-Beautiful-World|access-date=March 11, 2011|newspaper=Playbill|date=August 10, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231001137/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/153535-Shrek-The-Musical-Will-Crop-Up-Across-the-Big-Bright-Beautiful-World|archive-date=December 31, 2013|df=mdy-all}} and since 2012 in France.{{cite news|last=Ly-Cuong|first=Stéphane|title=It's a "Big Bright Beautiful World": Shrek The Musical Opens in Paris Feb. 8|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/159436-Its-a-Big-Bright-Beautiful-World-Shrek-The-Musical-Opens-in-Paris-Feb-8|access-date=March 11, 2012|newspaper=Playbill.com|date=February 8, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201141411/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/159436-Its-a-Big-Bright-Beautiful-World-Shrek-The-Musical-Opens-in-Paris-Feb-8|archive-date=February 1, 2014|df=mdy-all}} The show was soon to premiere in Brazil, Italy, Australia,{{cite news|last=Lambert|first=Catherine|title=Shrek The Musical coming to Australia|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/shrek-the-musical-coming-to-australia/story-fn6cc53j-1225973754933|access-date=March 11, 2012|newspaper=Courier Mail|date=December 18, 2010}} and Philippines in 2012.{{cite news|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|title=God of Carnage, With Lea Salonga, to Play Manila; Rock of Ages, Nine and Shrek Also Planned|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/157746-God-of-Carnage-With-Lea-Salonga-to-Play-Manila-Rock-of-Ages-Nine-and-Shrek-Also-Planned|access-date=March 11, 2012|newspaper=Playbill.com|date=December 16, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309222841/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/157746-God-of-Carnage-With-Lea-Salonga-to-Play-Manila-Rock-of-Ages-Nine-and-Shrek-Also-Planned|archive-date=March 9, 2012|df=mdy-all}}

The title role was played by Brian d'Arcy James on Broadway, and Nigel Lindsay on the West End. Other notable performances include Amanda Holden (West End), Sutton Foster (Broadway) and Kimberley Walsh (West End) as Princess Fiona, Christopher Sieber (Broadway) and Nigel Harman (West End) as Lord Farquaad, and John Tartaglia (Broadway) as Pinocchio.

Comics

Dark Horse Comics released in 2003 three thirty-two-page full-color comic books featuring Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, Shrek #1,{{cite web|title=SHREK #1 (OF 3)|url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/12-253/Shrek-1-of-3|work=Dark Horse|access-date=February 25, 2012|archive-date=September 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930053743/http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/12-253/Shrek-1-of-3|url-status=live}} Shrek #2,{{cite web|title=SHREK #2 (OF 3)|url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/12-254/Shrek-2-of-3|work=Dark Horse|access-date=February 25, 2012|archive-date=September 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930053746/http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/12-254/Shrek-2-of-3|url-status=live}} and Shrek #3.{{cite web|title=SHREK #3 (OF 3)|url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/12-255/Shrek-3-of-3|work=Dark Horse|access-date=February 25, 2012|archive-date=August 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807070335/http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/12-255/Shrek-3-of-3|url-status=live}} The comics were written by Mark Evanier and illustrated by Ramon Bachs and Raul Fernandez.

Ape Entertainment also released under its KiZoic label five full-color comic books, a fifty-two-page prequel to Shrek Forever After titled Shrek (2010), and four thirty-two-page books: Shrek #1 (2010), Shrek #2 (2010), Shrek #3 (2011), and Shrek #4 (2011).{{cite web|title=Shrek|url=http://ape-entertainment.com/kizoic/about/shrek/|work=KiZoic|access-date=February 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213659/http://ape-entertainment.com/kizoic/about/shrek/|archive-date=February 1, 2014|url-status=dead}}

Attractions

Far Far Away is one of the seven themed lands in Universal Studios Singapore, and it consists of many locations from the Shrek franchise, including the forty-meter-tall Far Far Away Castle.

Shrek's Faire Faire Away was one of the three areas at the DreamWorks Experience-themed land at the Australian theme park Dreamworld. It opened in 2012 and it consisted of a fixed arm, rotating plane ride Dronkey Flyers, a kite flier Gingy's Glider, a swing ride Puss in Boots Sword Swing and a carousel Shrek's Ogre-Go-Round. The area was replaced by a section of Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland in early 2023.{{cite web |title=The Future of Dreamworld |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/news/the-future-of-dreamworld/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=30 July 2023}}

A Shrek-themed attraction, called DreamWork's Tours Shrek's Adventure! London, opened in 2015 at London County Hall as the first of six attractions initially planned over nine years. This "Immersive Tunnel" from Simworx{{citation|title=Dreamworks Tours, Shrek's Adventure, London|url=http://www.simworx.co.uk/?portfolio=shreks-adventure-london|publisher=Simworx|access-date=July 28, 2017|date=2015|archive-date=July 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703112433/http://www.simworx.co.uk/?portfolio=shreks-adventure-london|url-status=live}} is built in collaboration with Merlin Entertainments. The {{convert|20,000|sqft|m2|disp=flip}} live interactive walkthrough adventure presents an original story written by DWA, along with a character courtyard, also featuring characters from several other DreamWorks Animation's franchises.{{cite press release|title=Merlin Entertainments and Dreamworks Animation Go 'Ogre' the Top with All New Immersive Entertainment Experience Shrek's Far Far Away Adventure|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/merlin-entertainments-and-dreamworks-animation-go-ogre-the-top-with-all-new-immersive-entertainment-experience-shreks-far-far-away-adventure-246858631.html|publisher=PR Newswire|access-date=February 24, 2014|author=DreamWorks Animation|date=February 24, 2014|archive-date=February 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228102553/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/merlin-entertainments-and-dreamworks-animation-go-ogre-the-top-with-all-new-immersive-entertainment-experience-shreks-far-far-away-adventure-246858631.html|url-status=live}}

Multiple Shrek Water attractions opened at DreamWorks Water Park on October 1, 2020, these attractions are called Far Far a Bay Wavepool, Forbidden Waters Hot Tubs, Dragon and Donkey's Flight, Swamp & Splash, Shrek's Sinkhole Slammer.{{Cite web|title=American Dream|url=https://www.americandream.com/|access-date=2020-10-01|website=American Dream|archive-date=March 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305191413/https://www.americandream.com/|url-status=live}} Dreamworks Waterpark also includes themed decorations that are balloons of Shrek and Donkey hanging from the ceiling of the waterpark.{{Cite web|last=NJ.com|first=Allison Pries {{!}} NJ Advance Media for|date=2020-09-30|title=American Dream mall reopens Thursday -- including 80+ stores. We got a look inside.|url=https://www.nj.com/news/2020/09/we-got-a-look-inside-the-american-dream-before-its-reopening-heres-what-you-can-expect.html|access-date=2020-10-01|website=nj|language=en|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001053227/https://www.nj.com/news/2020/09/we-got-a-look-inside-the-american-dream-before-its-reopening-heres-what-you-can-expect.html|url-status=live}}

Universal Studios Florida's DreamWorks Land includes a recreation of Shrek's cottage, Shrek's Swamp Meet, Shrek's Swamp for Little Ogres, Mama Luna Feline Fiesta, King Harold's Swamp Symphony, and the kiosk Swamp Snacks.{{cite magazine |last1=Nolfi |first1=Joey |title=Shrek returns to Universal Orlando Resort in exclusive preview of new DreamWorks Land attractions |url=https://ew.com/shrek-dreamworks-land-attractions-universal-orlando-resort-trolls-kung-fu-panda-8601662 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=March 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305014526/https://ew.com/shrek-dreamworks-land-attractions-universal-orlando-resort-trolls-kung-fu-panda-8601662 |archive-date=March 5, 2024 |date=February 29, 2024 |url-status=live}}

Universal Kids Resort will include themed lands based on the Shrek and Puss in Boots franchises.{{cite web |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/universal-kids-resort-theme-park-frisco-dallas-texas-2026/ |title=Universal Kids theme park in Texas: All lands revealed |website=Attractions Magazine |first=Blake |last=Taylor |date=February 21, 2025 |access-date=February 21, 2025}}

Internet fandom

{{Main|Shrek fandom}}

An underground fandom of the Shrek film series emerged on the Internet. With the fanbase described by some as having an ironic liking towards the series, there have been several sexually explicit memes based on the titular character. The most notable example is a 2013 metameme based on a fanmade video called "Shrek is love, Shrek is life". Fans of Shrek are known as "Brogres", a take on the name "Bronies", the fans of the show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic outside of the shows intended audience.{{cite web |last=Meslow |first=Scott |url=https://theweek.com/articles/556154/how-shrek-went-from-worlds-biggest-animated-franchise-internets-creepiest-meme |title=How Shrek went from the world's biggest animated franchise to the internet's creepiest meme |website=The Week|date=May 21, 2015 |access-date=December 25, 2018 |archive-date=June 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612051210/https://theweek.com/articles/556154/how-shrek-went-from-worlds-biggest-animated-franchise-internets-creepiest-meme|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/2011/06/bronies-my-little-ponys/|title=My Little Pony Corrals Unlikely Fanboys Known as 'Bronies'|last=Wattercutter|first=Angela|date=June 9, 2011|magazine=Wired|access-date=February 23, 2018|archive-date=March 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322042251/http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/06/bronies-my-little-ponys|url-status=live}} A "Shrek Filmmaker" movement of Source Filmmaker animators making videos based on the Internet's obsession towards the character has also occurred.{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/05/why-is-the-internet-so-obsessed-with-shrek/371189/|title=Why Is the Internet So Obsessed With Shrek?|last=Sims|first=David|date=May 19, 2014|website=The Atlantic|access-date=February 20, 2018|archive-date=December 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230183121/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/05/why-is-the-internet-so-obsessed-with-shrek/371189/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/shrek-is-love-shrek-is-life-meme/|title=Behind the internet's freakish obsession with Shrek|last1=Alfonso|first1=Fernando|last2=Hathaway|first2=Jay|date=March 27, 2014|website=The Daily Dot|access-date=February 23, 2018|archive-date=January 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124091334/https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/shrek-is-love-shrek-is-life-meme/|url-status=live}}

Since 2014, Madison, Wisconsin has celebrated the annual Shrekfest with costume and onion-eating contests, themed merchandise, and other festivities.{{Cite news|url=http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/shrek-meme-shrekfest-event|title=There's an Annual Festival for Superfans of the Movie 'Shrek' — and It's More Bizarre Than You Could Ever Imagine (Video)|last=Shamsian|first=Jacob|work=Travel + Leisure|access-date=February 24, 2018|date=January 17, 2018|language=en|archive-date=January 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130040935/http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/shrek-meme-shrekfest-event|url-status=live}} In November 2018, comedy group 3GI, organizer of Shrekfest, released a shot-for-shot parody remake of the film Shrek made by a crew of over 200 artists, titled Shrek Retold.{{cite web|last=Neilan|first=Dan|title=Shrek is getting the deranged, scene-by-scene remake it deserves|url=https://www.avclub.com/skrek-is-getting-the-deranged-scene-by-scene-remake-it-1830539247|date=November 19, 2018|website=The A.V. Club|access-date=December 1, 2018|archive-date=December 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070746/https://news.avclub.com/skrek-is-getting-the-deranged-scene-by-scene-remake-it-1830539247|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Kooser|first=Amanda|title=200 people remade Shrek and now it's totally hallucinogenic|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/200-people-remade-shrek-and-now-its-totally-hallucinogenic/|website=CNET|date=November 30, 2018|access-date=December 1, 2018|archive-date=November 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130222902/https://www.cnet.com/news/200-people-remade-shrek-and-now-its-totally-hallucinogenic/|url-status=live}}

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References

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