Synopsis
Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona's parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.
Scores
Overall Score
94.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
97.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
99.9%
Review Aggregate
78.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 236 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, satirical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyfamily-friendlysatiricallightheartedvisually strikinggrittyupliftingstylizedemotionalrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Myers | 2004 | $12,652,000 | $21,011,000 | (est) |
| Eddie Murphy | 2004 | $10,000,000 source | $16,606,670 | reported |
| Cameron Diaz | 2004 | $5,864,000 | $9,738,000 | (est) |
| Julie Andrews | 2004 | $4,794,000 | $7,962,000 | (est) |
| Antonio Banderas | 2004 | $4,101,000 | $6,810,000 | (est) |
| John Cleese | 2004 | $3,610,000 | $5,994,000 | (est) |
| Rupert Everett | 2004 | $3,240,000 | $5,381,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Saunders | 2004 | $2,951,000 | $4,901,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count238
Rotten Tomatoes audience score69.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes539,425
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $441,550,300 | $733,268,005 |
| International | 2004 | $487,534,530 | $809,632,497 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $929,099,100 | $1,542,924,200 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $415,788,962 | $690,487,001 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $223,000 | $370,329 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $7,000 | $11,625 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $23,457,000 | $38,954,265 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $49,081,000 | $81,507,196 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $154,542,605 | $256,643,802 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $643,099,567 | $1,067,974,218 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $150,000,000 | $249,100,048 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $101,419,000 (est) | $168,423,185 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $96,465,000 | $160,196,241 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $12,788,000 | $21,236,609 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $18,000,000 | $29,892,006 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $378,672,000 | $628,848,088 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $264,427,567 | $439,126,130 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Shrek | 2001 | Shared franchise (1) | 95.9 | $196,186,888 |
![]() | Shrek Forever After | 2010 | Shared franchise (1) | 89.2 | $41,746,312 |
![]() | Shrek the Third | 2007 | Shared franchise (1) | 88.2 | $128,993,405 |
![]() | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | 2022 | Shared franchise (1) | 94.5 | $66,881,961 |
![]() | Puss in Boots | 2011 | Shared franchise (1) | 90.0 | $14,722,990 |




