Did you know that there are actually six Shrek movies? If you were one of the few who didn’t know, now you do. And if you’re wondering how this happened, that’s exactly what we’re going to be discussing in this blog post. Basically, Shrek was turned into an animated movie series and each subsequent movie has been released as an installment in that series. So, technically, there are six movies in all and counting. Aside from being a trivia nerd, this article is also meant to serve as a reminder to always question everything—especially when it comes to popular culture.
- What is a Shrek Movie?
- The History of the Shrek Movies
- The Cast of the Shrek Movies
- How Many Shrek Movies Are There?
What is a Shrek Movie?
The Shrek movies are a series of animated fantasy films produced by DreamWorks Animation. The first film, Shrek, was released in 2001 and was followed by two sequels, Shrek 2 in 2004 and Shrek the Third in 2007. A fourth film, Shrek Forever After, was released in 2010 and a fifth film, scheduled for release in 2019, is currently in development.
The History of the Shrek Movies
The first Shrek movie was released in 2001, and since then there have been six more films. The most recent Shrek movie was released in 2017. There have been a total of nine Shrek movies.
The Cast of the Shrek Movies
The cast of the Shrek movies is a diverse group of actors. First and foremost, there’s Mike Myers as Shrek, with his signature voice and humor. He was joined by Cameron Diaz as Fiona, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots, John Lithgow as Farquaad, and Julie Andrews as Lady Tremaine.
After Shrek was released in 2001, two more sequels were released in 2004 and 2007. In 2010, a spin-off movie called The Adventures of Shrek 3D was released. The fourth movie in the series was originally scheduled to be released in 2011 but was instead cancelled due to Myers suffering a serious drug overdose. A fifth movie has since been announced but no release date has yet been set.
How Many Shrek Movies Are There?
There are currently five Shrek movies, which were released between 2004 and 2010. The Shrek series is based on the character of the same name from the comic book series by Mike Myers and Terry Rossio. The first movie was released in theaters on April 21, 2004, and grossed over $181 million at the box office. The second movie was released on May 18, 2007, and grossed over $441 million at the box office. The third movie was released on June 16, 2010, and grossed over $416 million at the box office. The fourth movie was released on March 8, 2017, and grossed over $532 million at the box office. The fifth and final movie was released on April 6th of this year and has already passed the one billion dollar mark at the box office.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a fan of Shrek or not, there’s no denying that the movies have become quite popular over the years. As far as movies go, Shrek is definitely one of the more obscure characters, but don’t let that stop you from checking out all of his films. There are currently six films in the series, and each one is just as funny and entertaining as the next. So what are you waiting for? Pick up a copy of each movie today and start having some fun!
