To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Shrek 2, Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation announced the animated classic’s return to theaters. It starts April 12, 2024.
Tickets for Shrek 2’s re-release will be available for purchase on March 8 on Fandango and other ticketing sites nationwide. AMC Theaters also announced that they will be screening the animated film for a limited time for only $5.00.
Revisiting Far, Far Away
Shrek 2 — which debuted in theaters in May 2004 — has become one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time, grossing more than $900 million worldwide. Apart from its impressive box office numbers, the animated film — directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon — has cemented its place not only in animation history but also in pop culture at large, with a positive critical reception even after two decades since its initial release.
Shrek 2 is a follow-up to the success of the first installment and has continued to expand the franchise with more sequels and spin-offs. This includes Shrek the Third, Shrek Forever After, Puss in Boots, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The fifth Shrek movie was also announced last year, though details about it remain close to the vest.
Shrek 2 follows newlyweds Fiona and Shrek as they embark on a journey to meet the former’s parents at Far Far Away. However, everyone seems to be unhappy about their marriage, especially Fiona’s father.
The synopsis for Shrek 2 reads: “Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona’s mother and father. But not everyone is happy. Shrek and the King find it hard to get along, and there’s tension in the marriage. The fairy godmother discovers that Shrek has married Fiona instead of her son Prince Charming and sets about destroying their marriage.“
The animated film also boasts an ensemble voice cast, which includes Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots, John Cleese as King Harold, Julie Andrews as Queen Lillian, Rupert Everett as Prince Charming, and Jennifer Saunders as Fairy Godmother.
