While it spawned a few sequels that didn’t capture the same critical appeal, the Shrek franchise was a very lucrative property, complete with a spin-off, several specials, and a potential fifth film looming forward.
Though the movie features many famous voices, the main cast all saw their profiles rise thanks to this Oscar-winning hit.
Can you believe it’s almost been 20 years since Shrek came out?
DreamWorks Animation’s 2001 CG-animated comedy made a huge, sloppy splash upon release, and we’re still feeling its reverberating waves throughout pop culture today.