Perhaps it’s the latter point that leaves Shrek a prime reboot target with Deadline reporting NBCUniversal now has plans to “resurrect” the franchise.
With stiff competition from Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks Animation’s most successful franchise remains offbeat fairytale series Shrek which placed Mike Myers’ titular ogre front and centre.
This news follows the company’s $3.8 billion (£2.68 billion) purchase of DreamWorks Animation earlier on this year, the deal of which will see the studio’s annual release slate doubled from two to four films.
Jay Roach, the director of other loved Myers franchise Austin Powers, recently revealed that he and the actor are still throwing ideas around for a potential fourth outing.