Shrek Universe Movies: Release Order
The Shrek franchise revolutionized animated filmmaking with its irreverent humor, pop culture parodies, and subversion of traditional fairy tale tropes. This complete release order follows the lovable ogre Shrek and his companions through four main films, while also including the Puss in Boots spin-offs that explore the swashbuckling feline's backstory and later adventures.
Experience the franchise as audiences did, starting with Shrek's groundbreaking debut and following the evolution of animation and storytelling techniques over two decades.
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Shrek
A grumpy but lovable ogre named Shrek embarks on a quest to rescue a princess from a dragon, accompanied by a talkative donkey companion.
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Shrek 2
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey travel to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's royal parents, but Shrek struggles to fit into the kingdom's expectations. When the Fairy Godmother learns that Fiona married an ogre instead of her son Prince Charming, she schemes to break up their marriage.
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Shrek the Third
When the King of Far Far Away dies, Shrek and Fiona are set to inherit the throne, but Shrek prefers his quiet swamp life. The reluctant ogre sets out to find another heir who can rule the kingdom in his place.
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Shrek Forever After
A domesticated Shrek makes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to feel like a real ogre again, but finds himself trapped in an alternate reality where he must fight to restore his world and win back Fiona's love.
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Puss in Boots
The notorious outlaw Puss in Boots teams up with the street-smart Kitty Softpaws and mastermind Humpty Dumpty on a daring adventure to save his town. This animated prequel reveals the legendary cat's heroic origins before he ever met Shrek.
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
When Puss in Boots realizes he's down to his final life, he embarks on an epic quest to find the mythical Last Wish that could restore his nine lives.
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Other Film Series
Asterix
French comic book adaptations following the adventures of Asterix and Obelix in ancient Gaul, spanning both animated and live-action films over five decades.
Despicable Me
A popular animated franchise following supervillain-turned-father Gru and his loyal Minions through heartwarming adventures, including prequel films that explore the Minions' origins.
Hotel Transylvania
An animated comedy series following Dracula and his monster friends through four connected films, chronicling family adventures and generational change.
How to Train Your Dragon
A popular animated trilogy following Hiccup and Toothless as they transform from outcasts to heroes, bridging the gap between Vikings and dragons.
Madagascar
Animated adventure series following zoo animals on wild adventures around the world.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.