All Shrek Movies in Order: For all its acrid temper, the Shrek film series is very much a charming fairy tale: the perfectly ugly creature finds his perfectly ugly mate. 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”. So if you are willing to know the full fantasy adventure story of THE SHREK, THE GREAT! then Watch Shrek Movies in Order they go in.
Loosely based on William Steig’s 1990 picture book of the “Shrek!”, the film 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. Began with 2001’s Shrek, followed by three sequels: Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010). As one spin-off films Puss in Boots (2011).
Let’s be real for a second. We are here to answer any and all questions regarding how to watch the Shrek movies in order. Shrek Movie series can be watched in two orders i.e Shrek Series in Order of Release and Shrek Movies in Chronological Order as mentioned below.
[Including TV series and Short Films]
If you want to enjoy the full adventure of Shrek films, then you must watch Shrek Movies in chronological order. The main franchise includes Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010). But if you want to know about the character Puss in Boots that appearance in Shrek 2 (2004) then you must watch a spin-off and prequel to the Shrek franchise 2011′ Puss in Boots on his adventures with Kitty Softpaws and mastermind Humpty Dumpty before his first appearance in Shrek 2.
Following the story’s timeline and appreciating the characters’ development is best accomplished by watching the various Shrek films, shorts, and television specials in chronological order. Of course, you can enjoy the feature films without first watching the numerous shorts and TV episodes that explain the plot. So watch Shrek Movies in chronological order mentioned below.
Set before the events of Puss in Boots (2011), The Adventures of Puss in Boots is a seven episodes television series, streaming of Netflix which features the world’s favorite feline hero, lover (and milk connoisseur) dons his signature footwear and springs to action—”Puss”. When he accidentally breaks the magical spell that protects the hidden city of San Lorenzo. Puss in Boots must protect the now-defenseless, wildly eclectic townspeople from all manner of villains! Nothing can stand in the way of this swashbuckling daredevil… except maybe a hairball!
In 2017, Dreamworks’ Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale, an interactive special starring the character, debuted on Netflix. After tumbling into a magic storybook, Puss in Boots must fight, dance and romance his way through wild adventures as he searches for an escape. The special is part of the Shrek universe, so fans of that world will enjoy this unique viewing experience.
An adaptation of the Puss in Boots fairytale, the film follows follows the origin story of Puss in Boots (Banderas) on his adventures years before the events of Shrek 2.
Puss In Boots – one of the most beloved characters of the “Shrek” universe – tells the hilarious and courageous (daring, bold, brave) tale of Puss’s early adventures as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty to steal the famed goose that lays the Golden Eggs.
Some time after the Golden Goose incident, Puss in Boots—found himself at—outlaw or hero? Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos a 13-minute CGI animated short film, tells a story of Puss in Boots on a mission to recover a princess’ stolen ruby from the notorious French thief the Whisperer. Reluctantly accompanied by three cute little kittens called the Three Diablos, Puss must tame them before they endanger the mission.
Shrek sparked a motion picture phenomenon and captured the world’s imagination with…the Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told! It ain’t easy bein’ green – especially if you’re a likable – An ogre called Shrek (Myers) finds his swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures who have been banished by the corrupt Lord Farquaad (Lithgow) aspiring to be king. Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to regain control of his swamp in return for rescuing Princess Fiona (Diaz), whom Farquaad intends to marry. With the help of Donkey (Murphy), Shrek embarks on his quest but soon falls in love with the princess, who is hiding a secret that will change his life forever.
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party 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.
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party (2001)The characters sing the following songs “Just The Way You Are”, “Like A Virgin”, “Baby Got Back”, “Feelings”, “YMCA”, “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Who Let the Dogs Out?”, “Dance to the Music”, and “Happy Together”.
Set after the events of the first film, Shrek 4-D follows Shrek and Donkey as they attempt to rescue Princess Fiona from Lord Farquaad’s ghost, who plots to capture her. The ride takes guests on a journey alongside Shrek and Donkey during their rescue mission.
The fairy tale continues as everyone’s favorite ogre faces his greatest challenge of all — the inlaws! After returning from their honeymoon and showing “home movies” to their friends, Shrek and Fiona learn Fiona’s parents have heard their daughter has married her true love and wish to meet the husband and invite him to their kingdom, called Far Far Away. The catch? Fiona’s parents are unaware of the curse that struck their daughter and assumed she married Prince Charming so are a bit shocked to learn thier son-in-law is a 700-pound ogre with horrible hygeine and a talking donkey. With shimmering Pixar animation giving SHREK 2 near-3-D visuals, the witty scripting and eclectic pop music soundtrack keep the film hopping along with an upbeat pace.
Far Far Away Idol is a Dreamworks Animation SKG short film, and an alternate ending to Shrek 2. Taking place right after Shrek 2 ends, Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the rest of the Far Far Away Kingdom battle it out in a singing competition with Simon Cowell as judges.
Get ready for Thirds — the greatest fairy tale never told continues with a hilarious comedy of royal proportions. When his frog-in-law suddenly croaks, Shrek embarks on another whirlwind adventure with Donkey and Puss In Boots to find the rightful heir to the throne. Everyone’s favorite cast of characters is back, along with a magical misguided Merlin, an awkward Arthur, a powerful posse of princesses, and a bundle of unexpected arrivals. Only Shrek can tell a tale where everyone lives happily ever laughter!
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.
The Christmas tree isn’t the only thing green in this holiday classic. Just when Shrek thinks he has everything set for a quiet ogre family Christmas, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Gingy and the rest of the gang decide to crash the party. Shrek the Halls is the greatest holiday tale that’s never been told…until now.
In the fourth installment in the Shrek film franchise, Shrek Forever After, Shrek struggles with the responsibilities and stress of being a domesticated family man, yearning for the days when he was a solitary and feared individual. He is tricked by Rumpelstiltskin into signing a contract that leads to disastrous consequences. As soon as Shrek signs a deal with Rumpelstiltskin that turns his world upside down in the process. Donkey suddenly can’t remember his best friend; Fiona is now a tough warrior princess, and Puss In Boots is one very fat cat! Together, they have 24 hours to restore happily FOREVER after.
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. It’s a Shrektastic Halloween treat that’s ogre-the-top fun for the whole family.
This fall, everyone’s favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline returns. For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation presents a new adventure in the Shrek universe as daring outlaw Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have taken their toll. When Puss in Boots learns he has used eight of his nine lives, he and his friends set out on a journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore the lives he has lost while also escaping new enemies who are trying to hunt him down. Getting those lives back will send Puss in Boots on his grandest quest yet.
Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular 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”.
Shrek’s Yule Log 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 is a six-minute short film parody of Michael Jackson’s music video Thriller, directed by Gary Trousdale, includes a hilarious dance scene with a very hesitant Shrek and a variety of dead characters from the films’ respective franchises.
The Pig Who Cried Werewolf is a six-minute 3D Halloween short film, features 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.
Shrek film series consists of a total of five movies. It includes four computer-animated films: Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010) with a fifth film currently in development.
It also consists of TWO (2) spin-off films of the Shrek franchise, Puss in Boots (2011), and a sequel, titled Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which is set to be released on September 23, 2022. and Also EIGHT (8) short films and FOUR (4) television specials, related to Shrek the great!
Here is the list of the Shrek films in order, they were released.
Main series:
1. Shrek — May 18, 2001
2. Shrek 2 — May 19, 2004
3. Shrek the Third — May 18, 2007
4. Shrek Forever After — May 21, 2010
Spin-offs:
1. Puss in Boots — October 28, 2011
2. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish — December 21, 2022
Short films:
1. Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party — November 2, 2001
2. Shrek 4-D — May 23, 2003
3. Far Far Away Idol — November 5, 2004
4. Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular — December 7, 2010
5. Shrek’s Yule Log — December 7, 2010
6. Thriller Night — September 13, 2011
7. The Pig Who Cried Werewolf — October 4, 2011
8. Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos — February 24, 2012
Television series:
1. Shrek the Halls — November 28, 2007
2. Scared Shrekless — October 28, 2010
3. Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale — June 20, 2017
4. The Adventures of Puss in Boots — January 16, 2015 – January 26, 2018
You are able to stream the Shrek series in order by renting or purchasing on Amazon Prime because it is pretty much solely available to watch on Amazon Prime, you may be able to Rent and buy on Vudu, HULU and Apple TV.
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