Shrek the Third
Movie, 2007, Shrek, Set in Far Far Away
Shrek the Third is #14 of 51 in release order and #27 of 51 in chronological order in the DreamWorks Animation.
The story
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 back to rule the kingdom.
Shrek the Third recap
King Harold is dying and names Shrek his heir, which Shrek does not want. Harold's alternative is Fiona's cousin Arthur, so Shrek sets off with Donkey and Puss to find him, just after Fiona tells him she is pregnant. Arthur, called Artie, turns out to be a bullied teenager at Worcestershire Academy. Meanwhile Prince Charming, now playing in a dinner theatre, gathers the fairy-tale villains and seizes Far Far Away. Fiona, Queen Lillian and the princesses Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel are imprisoned, until the princesses break out themselves. A failed spell by the wizard Merlin swaps Donkey and Puss' bodies, and Shrek struggles with the idea of being a father.
Shrek the Third ending explained
Charming stages a play in which he kills Shrek. Artie walks onstage and talks the villains out of their roles, and they put down their weapons. Charming tries to stab Shrek anyway, and the Dragon knocks a tower onto him. Artie becomes king, Merlin restores Donkey and Puss, and Shrek and Fiona go home and become parents to ogre triplets.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third is streaming on Peacock in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 41%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Flushed Away, before Bee Movie.
- Chronological order: after Shrek 2, before Shrek Forever After.
What to watch before Shrek the Third
In release order, the essentials before Shrek the Third (2007) are Shrek (2001) and Shrek 2 (2004).
Cast
- Mike Myers as Shrek (voice)
- Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice)
- Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice)
- Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots (voice)
- Julie Andrews as Queen Lillian (voice)
- Justin Timberlake as Prince Artie (voice)
- John Cleese as King Harold (voice)
- Larry King as Doris (voice)
- Rupert Everett as Prince Charming (voice)
- John Krasinski as Lancelot (voice)
- Ian McShane as Captain Hook (voice)
- Seth Rogen as Ship Captain (voice)
Directed by Chris Miller.