Shrek watch order

Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.

18 entries·~42 hrs total runtime·2001–2027

Shrek Begins

1

Shrek

Movie90 min · 2001

The first released entry and the introduction of Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and Lord Farquaad.
2

Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party

Special3 min · 2001

A musical short presented after the events of Shrek.
3

Shrek 4-D

Special16 min · 2003

A theme-park film set after Shrek and also released as The Ghost of Lord Farquaad.

Shrek 2

4

Shrek 2

Movie93 min · 2004

Continues Shrek and Fiona's story and introduces Puss in Boots and the kingdom of Far Far Away.
5

Far Far Away Idol

Special10 min · 2004

An interactive musical comedy short featuring characters from Shrek 2.

Shrek the Third and Holiday Specials

6

Shrek the Third

Movie93 min · 2007

Continues after the death of King Harold and follows the search for another heir to Far Far Away.
7

Shrek the Halls

Special21 min · 2007

A Christmas television special set after Shrek the Third.
8

Scared Shrekless

Special21 min · 2010

A Halloween anthology special featuring Shrek and other franchise characters.

Shrek Forever After

9

Shrek Forever After

Movie93 min · 2010

The fourth Shrek film follows Shrek through an alternate reality created by Rumpelstiltskin.
10

Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular

Special5 min · 2010

A musical holiday short featuring Donkey and other Shrek characters.
11

Thriller Night

Special6 min · 2011

A musical parody short featuring characters from the Shrek films.
12

The Pig Who Cried Werewolf

Special6 min · 2011

A short centred on the Three Little Pigs within the Shrek universe.

Puss in Boots

13

Puss in Boots

Movie90 min · 2011

A prequel spin-off following Puss before Puss meets Shrek and Donkey.
14

Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos

Special13 min · 2012

A short sequel to Puss in Boots in which Puss works with three kittens.
15

The Adventures of Puss in Boots

TV Series78 episodes · 2015–2018

A television spin-off following Puss in the hidden city of San Lorenzo.
16

Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale

Special23 min (interactive) · 2017

An interactive branching story connected to The Adventures of Puss in Boots.
17

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Movie102 min · 2022

Continues the theatrical Puss in Boots storyline and takes place after Puss has used eight of nine lives.

Shrek Returns

18

Shrek 5

MovieTBA · 2027

The announced fifth main Shrek film, with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz returning alongside newcomer Zendaya as Shrek and Fiona's daughter; confirmed for theatrical release June 30, 2027, after being delayed twice from an original 2026 date.

How many Shrek movies and shows are there?

There are four released main Shrek films, two Puss in Boots theatrical films, a 78-episode Puss in Boots television series and numerous major shorts and television specials.

Do I need to watch Puss in Boots before Shrek 2?

Puss in Boots is set earlier but was released after all four existing Shrek films and expands Puss's history after the character was introduced in Shrek 2.

What order should a first-timer watch Shrek in?

A first-time viewer should use release order, beginning with Shrek and placing the Puss in Boots productions and major specials at their real-world release positions.

Is Shrek finished or still ongoing?

Shrek remains ongoing, with Shrek 5 now scheduled for release on June 30, 2027.