Where is Shrek from?
ANIMATED blockbuster Shrek is one of the most iconic movies of all time.
The popular character came to life in 2001, followed by a series of sequels, but where is Shrek from? Here's what we now know.
Is Shrek from Fresno?
The story of Shrek’s supposed connection to Fresno has originated as a humorous internet meme.
On August 17, 2023, the Barstool Yak podcast announced that Shrek was from Fresno, California.
The clip went viral and has gained momentum on social media platforms, with users sharing witty anecdotes and fake “historical” documents that “prove” where Shrek originated from.
However, Shrek does not have a physical home or existence in the actual world because he is a fictitious character.
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He only exists in the “Shrek” film franchise and other media.
At the beginning of the 2001 film, Shrek lives as a recluse in a remote swamp in the fairytale land of Duloc.
How many Shrek movies are there?
There are a total of four Shrek movies with two further TV movies, and two spin-off movies.
Shrek movies:
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- Shrek (2001)
- Shrek 2 (2004)
- Shrek the Third (2007)
- Shrek Forever After (2010)
Shrek TV movies:
- Shrek the Halls (2007)
- Scared Shrekless (2010)
Spin-off movies:
- Puss in Boots (2011)
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
In April 2023, DreamWorks Animation finally confirmed that Shrek 5 is in the works.
The original cast – Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy – haven’t officially signed on, but are likely to come back, according to Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri.
He said: “We anticipate the cast coming back."
Meledandri also addressed Murphy’s comments about Puss In Boots.
He joked in an interview: “Donkey is funnier than Puss In Boots. I mean, I love Puss In Boots, but he ain’t funny as the Donkey,” .
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The comment he was referring to was when Eddie Murphy told Etalk in January: “If [DreamWorks] ever came with another Shrek, I’d do it in two seconds. I love Donkey.
"They did Puss in Boots movies. I was like, ‘They should have done a Donkey movie.’"