How to Watch All the Shrek Movies in Order Ahead of the Fifth Film
The first film about the grumpy green ogre is 25 years old! It's easy to revisit all of Shrek, Princess Fiona, and their friends' adventures in the Kingdom of Far Far Away on Peacock.
Key Takeaways
- All four Shrek movies, along with related shorts and Puss in Boots content, are available to stream on Peacock.
- The franchise centers on key characters like Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, PuRead More
- All four Shrek movies, along with related shorts and Puss in Boots content, are available to stream on Peacock.
- The franchise centers on key characters like Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Gingy, and Pinocchio.
- Shrek 5 is scheduled for theatrical release on June 30, 2027, with popular actors voicing Shrek and Fiona's now-grown children.
The world of Shrek is filled with grumpy ogres, wise-cracking donkeys, leading green ladies, and fantastical fairytale creatures. Whether you're a lifelong fan or haven't seen a single Shrek movie, there's never been a better time to immerse yourself in the Kingdom of Far Far Away.
Inspired by William Steig's 1990 children's book, the first Shrek movie starring Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy premiered on May 18, 2001. Which means the ever-expanding franchise is now 25 years old!
Fortunately, you can stream all of the entries in the Shrek franchise on Peacock now. Below, get a refresher on the main characters, and find out how to watch the films in order ahead of Shrek 5's release.
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Who are the main Shrek characters?
There are many colorful fairytale characters across the Shrek universe, but here are six that you should know:
Shrek
Voiced by: Mike Myers
Shrek is the titular green ogre who lived in a swamp — until he met Donkey and saved Princess Fiona, bringing friendship and love into his life. Since marrying Fiona, Shrek has grown into a dedicated husband and father, though he sometimes wishes for his former bachelor life.
Donkey
Voiced by: Eddie Murphy
Wise-cracking equine Donkey befriended an initially reluctant Shrek, but has become his closest confidante. Ultimately, Donkey finds true love with Dragon and starts his own family.
Fiona
Voiced by: Cameron Diaz
Fiona is a princess with a secret, one that she finally revealed to Shrek: she’s an ogre too. Accepting her true form, Fiona marries Shrek, becomes a leader of an underground resistance, and is a mom to triplets (which may be the hardest job of all!).
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Puss in Boots
Voiced by: Antonio Banderas
Puss in Boots is hired to eliminate Shrek in Shrek 2. But the crafty cat soon switches sides and becomes one of the green ogre’s besties. The character is so charismatic and beloved that he’s at the center of two spin-off films, Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), the latter of which will be available to stream Sept 10.
The Gingerbread Man
Voiced by: Conrad Vernon
The Gingerbread Man is also known as Gingy, is one of Shrek’s tastiest pals. While he’s usually carefree, the Gingerbread Man always seems to be crumbling under the pressure of maintaining the facade of being a delicious cookie.
Pinocchio
Voiced by: Cody Cameron
With a nose that grows, it’s hard for Pinocchio to tell a lie. But one thing is true about the wooden boy of folklore legend: He’s a loyal friend to Shrek. The adventurous character has appeared in all four films.
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How many Shrek movies are there?
There are four Shrek movies in the franchise:
Shrek (2001)
Shrek 2 (2004)
Shrek the Third (2007)
Shrek Forever After (2010)
Where can I watch the Shrek movies?
Shrek (2001)
Shrek goes on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona with the help of his loveable Donkey and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. The film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2022.
Shrek 2 (2004)
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of his faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on a potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, the pompous Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), and the ogre-killer, Puss in Boots, who's a pussycat at heart.
Shrek the Third (2007)
When his frog-in-law suddenly croaks, Shrek embarks on another 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.
Stream Shrek the Third on Peacock.
Shrek Forever After (2010)
In the fourth installment in the franchise, Shrek's having the ogre equivalent of a midlife crisis. While he's become a locally-celebrated family man, he's nostalgic for the days when he was a cranky loner. So he makes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin (Walt Dohrn) and, as anyone who's familiar with fairy tales could tell you, that's a bad idea.
Stream Shrek Forever After on Peacock.
What else can I watch in the Shrek universe on Peacock?
Want more Shrek content? Check out DreamWorks Animation's Shrek Animated Shorts series. See more of Puss in Boots' story in his spin-off's 2022 sequel, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Shrek 5 is coming in 2027
Directed by Brad Ableson, Walt Dohrn, and Conrad Vernon (yes, the latter two voiced several characters above!), Shrek 5 is currently due in theaters on June 30, 2027.
Joining the family are Shrek's grown kids, Felicia (Zendaya) Farkle (Focker-in-Law star Skyler Gisondo), and Fergus (Saturday Night Live's Marcello Hernández).
