Shrek Forever After
Movie, 2010, Shrek, Set in Far Far Away
Shrek Forever After is #20 of 51 in release order and #28 of 51 in chronological order in the DreamWorks Animation.
The story
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 Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Shrek Forever After recap
Shrek is worn down by fatherhood and life as a local celebrity, and he loses his temper at his children's first birthday party. Rumpelstiltskin, whose own plan to take over Far Far Away was ruined when Shrek rescued Fiona, offers Shrek a deal: one day as a real ogre again in exchange for one day from his childhood. Rumpelstiltskin takes the day Shrek was born, so Shrek never existed. In this world Rumpelstiltskin rules the kingdom with witches, Donkey does not know Shrek, Puss is fat and retired, and Fiona, never rescued, has freed herself and leads an ogre resistance. Shrek has until sunrise to break the deal with true love's kiss, but Fiona has no feelings for him.
Shrek Forever After ending explained
Shrek hands himself over to Rumpelstiltskin in exchange for the ogres' freedom. Fiona is captured too, and the two fight Rumpelstiltskin's witches together and defeat him. As Shrek fades, Fiona kisses him, the deal ends, and he finds himself back at the birthday party at the moment he lost his temper, now happy with his life. He embraces Fiona and the children, and the film closes the main Shrek series with the family celebrating together at the swamp.
Post-credits scenes
During the credits, the characters throw a party at Shrek's swamp. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After is streaming on Peacock in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 58%
Where it fits
- Release order: after How to Train Your Dragon, before Megamind.
- Chronological order: after Shrek the Third, before Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
What to watch before Shrek Forever After
In release order, the essentials before Shrek Forever After (2010) are Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), and Shrek the Third (2007).
Cast
- Mike Myers as Shrek (voice)
- Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice)
- Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice)
- Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots (voice)
- Walt Dohrn as Rumpelstiltskin / Priest / Krekraw Ogre (voice)
- Julie Andrews as Queen Lillian (voice)
- John Cleese as King Harold (voice)
- Jon Hamm as Brogan (voice)
- Jane Lynch as Gretched (voice)
- Craig Robinson as Cookie (voice)
- Lake Bell as Patrol Witch / Wagon Witch #2 (voice)
- Larry King as Doris (voice)
Directed by Mike Mitchell.