Shrek

Shrek

Shrek is a beloved animated film franchise created by DreamWorks Animation, following the adventures of a lovable ogre named Shrek who lives in a swamp. The series revolutionized animated films with its humor, heart, and subversion of traditional fairy tale tropes.

Category
Movie
Release Year
2001
Origin
USA
Tags
animation
comedy
family
fairy tale
adventure
romance
dreamworks

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Shrek
Aliases
Not specified
Type
movie
Release Year
2001
Status
Ongoing franchise
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
movie
Genre
animation, comedy, family, fairy tale, adventure, romance, dreamworks

Content Information

Synopsis
Shrek is a beloved animated film franchise created by DreamWorks Animation, following the adventures of a lovable ogre named Shrek who lives in a swamp. The series revolutionized animated films with its humor, heart, and subversion of traditional fairy tale tropes.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
animation, comedy, family, fairy tale, adventure, romance, dreamworks
Target Audience
Not specified

Media Forms

Original Medium
Animated Film
Adaptations
Broadway musical, Video games, TV specials
Merchandise
Toys, Books, Clothing, Home decor, Collectibles
Cross Media
Theme park attractions, Ice shows, Stage productions

Commercial Information

Total Box Office
$2.9+ billion worldwide
First Film Box Office
$484.4 million
Budget
$60-165 million per film
Marketing Budget
$50+ million per film
Profitability
Extremely profitable
Awards
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2002), BAFTA Awards, Annie Awards
Critical Reception
Generally positive to mixed
Audience Reception
Very positive, beloved by families

Fan Culture

Fanbase Size
Massive global fanbase
Demographics
All ages, particularly families and millennials
Community Platforms
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit
Fan Creations
Memes, Fan art, Cosplay, Parody videos, Remixes
Conventions
Animation festivals, Comic conventions
Fandom Characteristics
Nostalgic, Humorous, Multi-generational, Meme-loving

Historical Development

Creation Background
DreamWorks wanted to create an anti-Disney fairy tale that subverted traditional tropes
Major Milestones
2001: First Shrek film released, wins Academy Award, 2004: Shrek 2 becomes highest-grossing animated film, 2007: Shrek the Third continues the story, 2010: Shrek Forever After concludes main series, 2011: Puss in Boots spinoff released
Cultural Impact
Revolutionized animated films and became internet meme phenomenon
Legacy
Influenced modern animated comedies and pop culture