The Shrek movie universe is a fantastical and comedic world filled with fairy tale characters and charmingly quirky inhabitants. It centers around the lovable ogre Shrek, his feisty princess-turned-ogre-wife Fiona, and their loyal friends Donkey and Puss in Boots–a character which has earned their own series of films within this universe. The franchise combines humor, adventure, and heartwarming messages, exploring themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the power of true love. With its memorable characters, witty dialogue, and clever adaptations of fairy tale tropes, Shrek series is full of animated classics beloved by audiences of all ages.
With Shrek 5 in the early stages of pre-production, there’s no way to tell when it will be released but at least there’s always the classics available to stream online.
Where to Watch the Shrek Movies Online
With the promise of a Shrek revival, some fans may come to find that there is an addition to the Shrekverse that they haven’t seen yet. Considering that there are now 4 Shrek movies and 2 Puss in Boots spinoff movies, it can be easy to fall behind. Due to their different ranges of success, each movie is available on different platforms. The first two movies are available free to stream with a subscription on Hulu and Peacock. You can also now stream the latest film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on Netflix and the first Puss in Boots movie is now on Prime Video. All of the movies are available to rent or buy digitally on various platforms, with Shrek the Third being the only title not on a streaming service.
Here's our full breakdown of how to watch the Shrek movies online in 2023:
What's the Best Order to Watch the Shrek Movies?
The chronological order of the Shrek movies is somewhat indirect in its presentation, but can be figured out with a closer look at the series of events. One could simply watch the movies based on their release date and get the full picture, or taking a look at our guide on how to watch the Shrek movies in order explainer can help. The list of full-length films does not include the many animated shorts and series and spinoffs; those are only organized into the canon if the viewer wishes to include them.
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Connor Sheppard is an Oregon-grown entertainment writer for IGN with a love for pop culture and movies.
