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
animationcomedyfamilyfairy taleadventureromancedreamworks
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
Related Links
www.dreamworks.com
www.enjoyip.com