How to Watch Shrek in Order

There are 5 films in the Shrek franchise. Below is the full list in release-date order — the simplest way to watch. For some franchises the in-universe chronological order differs; where it does, we note it.

The fairytale story of a large, strong, solitude-loving, intimidating ogre named Shrek, and his friends.

1. 1
   Shrek (2001) May 18, 2001

   It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecra…

2. 2
   Shrek 2 (2004) May 19, 2004

   Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompou…

3. 3
   Shrek the Third (2007) May 17, 2007

   After the King of Far Far Away dies, Shrek and Fiona are to succede. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, he and Donkey set off to bring him …

4. 4
   Shrek Forever After (2010) May 16, 2010

   A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Awayu2014where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogr…

5. 5
   Shrek 5 (2027) June 30, 2027

   Shrek and Donkey team up for another whirlwind, big-city adventure, this time in the magical city of Further Further Away.

Film lists and dates come from TMDB. “In order” here means release-date order; a franchise's in-universe timeline can differ. NewsGiga links only to legitimate sources and never to pirated content.