"" (2007) serves as the third chapter in the iconic DreamWorks animation franchise, transitioning the grumpy yet lovable ogre from a life of solitary swamp-dwelling into the high-stakes world of royal duty and impending fatherhood. The Plot: King or Father?
The story picks up following the death of King Harold, leaving Shrek as the immediate successor to the throne of Far Far Away. Unwilling to rule, Shrek sets out with Donkey and Puss in Boots to find the only other legitimate heir: Fiona’s teenage cousin, , an outcast at Worcestershire Academy.
While Shrek is away, Prince Charming rallies a group of fairy-tale villains—including Captain Hook and the Wicked Stepsisters—to stage a coup and seize the kingdom. This forces Fiona and a team of empowered princesses (like Snow White and Cinderella) to lead their own resistance within the castle walls.
: Justin Timberlake joins the cast as the rebellious Artie, and Monty Python’s Eric Idle voices the eccentric, retired wizard Merlin.
: Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Fiona), and Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots).
: A comedic ensemble featuring Amy Poehler (Snow White), Maya Rudolph (Rapunzel), and Amy Sedaris (Cinderella). Legacy and Reception Shrek the Third (2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb