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6.3 / 10(10,064 votes)IMDbPG20071h 33m$808.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Shrek the Third

“He's in for the royal treatment.”

Synopsis

After the King of Far Far Away dies, Shrek and Fiona are to succede. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, he and Donkey set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 17, 2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 13, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.05x ROI)

Production Budget

$160M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$808.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.05x

+$648.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $160MWorldwide: $808.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Miller
Screenplay & Story
Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Chris Miller, Aron Warner
Original Score
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Title
Shrek the Third
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$160M
Worldwide Gross
$808.3M
Production Studios
DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Miller

Screenplay & Story

Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Chris Miller, Aron Warner, Andrew Adamson, William Steig, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman

Original Score & Music

Harry Gregson-Williams

Film Editing

Joyce Arrastia, Michael Andrews

Producers

Andrew Adamson, Aron Warner, Denise Nolan Cascino, John H. Williams

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:William SteigCharacters:Ted ElliottCharacters:Terry RossioCharacters:Roger S.H. SchulmanCharacters:Joe Stillman

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Miller

Chris Miller

Director

Jeffrey Price

Jeffrey Price

Screenplay

Peter S. Seaman

Peter S. Seaman

Screenplay

Aron Warner

Aron Warner

Producer

Harry Gregson-Williams

Harry Gregson-Williams

Original Music Composer

Guillaume Aretos

Guillaume Aretos

Production Design

Denise Nolan Cascino

Producer

Joyce Arrastia

Joyce Arrastia

Editor

Michael Andrews

Michael Andrews

Editor

Ken Bielenberg

Ken Bielenberg

Visual Effects Supervisor

Philippe Gluckman

Visual Effects Supervisor

Chris Miller

Chris Miller

Screenplay

Aron Warner

Aron Warner

Screenplay

Israel Segal

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrek the Third

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shrek the Third about?

After the King of Far Far Away dies, Shrek and Fiona are to succede. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, he and Donkey set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

Who directed Shrek the Third?

Shrek the Third was directed by Chris Miller.

Who stars in Shrek the Third?

The principal cast of Shrek the Third includes Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews.

When was Shrek the Third released and how long is it?

Shrek the Third was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of Shrek the Third?

Shrek the Third had a reported production budget of $160M and grossed $808.3M at the worldwide box office (5.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Shrek the Third?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Shrek the Third was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.

Is Shrek the Third based on a book or true story?

Shrek the Third is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Steig", Characters: "Ted Elliott", Characters: "Terry Rossio", Characters: "Roger S.H. Schulman", Characters: "Joe Stillman".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Shrek the Third?

Shrek the Third holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); 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.).