Shrek 2
“What happens after happily ever after?”
Synopsis
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-07
Top Cast
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Mike Myers
Shrek (voice)
Eddie Murphy
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz
Princess Fiona (voice)
Julie Andrews
Queen Lillian (voice)
Antonio Banderas
Puss in Boots (voice)
John Cleese
King Harold (voice)
Rupert Everett
Prince Charming (voice)
Jennifer Saunders
Fairy Godmother (voice)
Larry King
Ugly Stepsister (voice)
Aron Warner
Wolf (voice)
Kelly Asbury
Page / Elf / Nobleman / Nobleman's Son (voice)
Kelly Cooney Cilella
Fast Food Clerk (voice)
Cody Cameron
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Alina Phelan
Maiden #1 / Generic Female #2 (voice)
Guillaume Aretos
Receptionist (voice)
Conrad Vernon
Gingerbread Man / Cedric / Announcer / Muffin Man / Mongo (voice)
Christopher Knights
Blind Mouse (voice)
David P. Smith
Herald / Man with Box (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$932.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.22x
+$782.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Adamson, J. David Stem, Joe Stillman, David N. Weiss
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Shrek 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $932.5M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson
Andrew Adamson, J. David Stem, Joe Stillman, David N. Weiss, Mike de Seve, Steven E. Gordon, Ted Tally, Chris Miller, Walt Dohrn, Dan Vickrey, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Roger S.H. Schulman, William Steig
Harry Gregson-Williams
Sim Evan-Jones, Michael Andrews
Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Lipman
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad Vernon
Director
Aron Warner
Producer
Sim Evan-Jones
Editor
Andrew Adamson
Screenplay
J. David Stem
Screenplay
Kelly Asbury
Director
Guillaume Aretos
Production Design
Joe Stillman
Screenplay
Andrew Adamson
Director
David N. Weiss
Screenplay
Isis Mussenden
Costume Design
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
John H. Williams
Producer
David Lipman
Producer
Ken Bielenberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrek 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shrek 2 about?
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.
Who directed Shrek 2?
Shrek 2 was directed by Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson.
Who stars in Shrek 2?
The principal cast of Shrek 2 includes Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas.
When was Shrek 2 released and how long is it?
Shrek 2 was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shrek 2?
Shrek 2 had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $932.5M at the worldwide box office (6.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Shrek 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shrek 2 was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Is Shrek 2 based on a book or true story?
Shrek 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ted Elliott", Characters: "Terry Rossio", Characters: "Roger S.H. Schulman", Book: "William Steig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shrek 2?
Shrek 2 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).