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Shrek

First worldwide release
May 18, 2001
Score
7.8 / 10
Length
1h 30m
Language
EN
AnimationComedyFantasyAdventureFamily
🎬 Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson 🌟 Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Trailer
Release Rollout

Shrek opened first in Canada and United States on May 18, 2001. The rollout continued across 46 countries, finishing in Spain on May 29, 2026. A digital release followed on February 1, 2018.

Release Dates by Country
CanadaMay 18, 2001
United StatesMay 18, 2001
PortugalJun 7, 2001
SingaporeJun 7, 2001
SloveniaJun 7, 2001
ItalyJun 15, 2001
AustraliaJun 21, 2001
HungaryJun 21, 2001
BrazilJun 22, 2001
ColombiaJun 22, 2001
TurkeyJun 22, 2001
New ZealandJun 28, 2001
United KingdomJun 29, 2001
GTJun 29, 2001
IrelandJun 29, 2001
MexicoJun 29, 2001
TaiwanJun 30, 2001
BelgiumJul 4, 2001
SwitzerlandJul 4, 2001
FranceJul 4, 2001
GermanyJul 5, 2001
Hong KongJul 5, 2001
MalaysiaJul 5, 2001
South KoreaJul 6, 2001
ChileJul 12, 2001
NetherlandsJul 12, 2001
PolandJul 13, 2001
ArgentinaJul 19, 2001
Czech RepublicJul 19, 2001
IsraelJul 19, 2001
SlovakiaJul 19, 2001
ISJul 20, 2001
PEJul 26, 2001
IndonesiaJul 27, 2001
IQJul 30, 2001
EGAug 15, 2001
RomaniaAug 17, 2001
KWAug 22, 2001
PhilippinesAug 22, 2001
GESep 5, 2001
DenmarkSep 7, 2001
FinlandSep 7, 2001
GreeceSep 7, 2001
SwedenSep 7, 2001
EstoniaSep 21, 2001
NorwaySep 21, 2001
BulgariaOct 26, 2001
RussiaOct 31, 2001
KZNov 2, 2001
LithuaniaNov 2, 2001
UkraineNov 2, 2001
JapanDec 15, 2001
South AfricaApr 4, 2025
SpainMay 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Shrek come out?

Shrek was released on May 18, 2001.

When does Shrek come out in United States?

Shrek was released in United States on May 18, 2001.

When does Shrek come out in United Kingdom?

Shrek was released in United Kingdom on June 29, 2001.

When does Shrek come out in Germany?

Shrek was released in Germany on July 5, 2001.

When does Shrek come out in Australia?

Shrek was released in Australia on June 21, 2001.

When will Shrek be available on streaming or digital?

Shrek became available on digital platforms on February 1, 2018.

Who directed Shrek?

Shrek was directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson.

How long is Shrek?

Shrek has a runtime of 1h 30m.

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