Shrek is a 2001 American animated fantasy comedy film loosely based on the 1990 children's picture book Shrek! by William Steig. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S. H. Schulman, it is the first installment in the Shrek film series.

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.

May 18, 2001 · Shrek: Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson. With Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow. A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in …

Mar 29, 2025 · The success of the first film paved the way for three more: Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007) and Shrek Forever After (2010). But the fun didn't stop there. But the fun didn't stop there.

Shrek is a green humanoid ogre once living alone with a resentment towards those who judged him by appearance. He would open up after meeting his best friend Donkey and wife Fiona, having a new perspective on society's views towards ogres. This would lead Shrek to become heir to the kingdom of Far Far Away, and raise three children.

Jul 15, 2024 · With the announcement of "Shrek 5" set for release in 2026, the franchise isn't ogre yet. Here's how many “Shrek” movies there are, including the original series. The 2001 original film follows...

Shrek is an animated movie based on William Steig's 1990 fairy tale picture book Shrek!. The name Shrek likely comes from the Yiddish word שרעק (pronounced Shreck) or the German word Schreck, both words mean "fear" or "terror". [7] It was directed by Andrew Adamson and animated by DreamWorks Animation. It was the first movie to win an ...

May 18, 2001 · Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated fantasy comedy film produced and distributed by DreamWorks Pictures. It is the first feature film in the Shrek franchise. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow star in the film, along with a …

Jan 9, 2025 · Looking to watch all the 'Shrek' movies? Here's the right order to follow the adventures of everyone's favorite ogre. Get ready for an epic Shrek marathon session with all …

Mar 20, 2025 · The latest movie of the Shrek franchise, “Shrek 5” is set to hit theatres Dec. 23, 2026. While the release date is still a ways away, there is plenty to keep fans talking about. The teaser ...