Shrek Watch Order (All 7 Films, 2026)

Shrek · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Five mainline films tell one continuous story following Shrek and Fiona, and release order is story order. Two Puss in Boots spinoffs follow the breakout side character introduced in Shrek 2 and can be watched anytime after that film.

The main series

1.
Shrek (2001) — TMDB 808
2.
Shrek 2 (2004) — TMDB 809
3.
Shrek the Third (2007) — TMDB 810
4.
Shrek Forever After (2010) — TMDB 10192
5.
Shrek 5 (2027) — TMDB 421892

The Puss in Boots spinoff

1.
Puss in Boots (2011) — TMDB 417859
2.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — TMDB 315162

Where to start if you only have a weekend

Start with the original Shrek — it's the funniest and most essential entry. If animation quality matters more to you than continuity, prioritize Puss in Boots: The Last Wish over the middle Shrek sequels; it's the franchise's best-reviewed film by a wide margin.

SOURCES

• themoviedb.org (film IDs, cross-checked 2026-09-15 — collection page for the main series and the separate Puss in Boots collection; Shrek 5 confirmed for 06/30/2027)

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