Jeffery Katzenberg was rarely accused of thinking too small. Back in 2004, before Shrek 2 had even hit theaters, the mastermind of DreamWorks Animation announced no less than three more adventures starring the beloved grumpy and horny ogre. But despite grossing over $800 million at the box office, 2007’s Shrek The Third was considered a disappointment by most. And what’s more, the house that Shrek built was changing.

New franchises like Kung Fu Panda and How To Train Your Dragon were catching on with critics and families. After a decade of hustling, DreamWorks Animation had finally earned a place in the public consciousness when it came to animated feature films, a place unique from their rivals at Disney and Pixar. Maybe it was finally time to really let Shrek retire to his beloved swamp.

But before riding off into the sunset, a new team of artists and animators would come together to bring Shrek’s hero’s journey full circle with 2010’s SHREK THE FINAL CHAPTER 3D, also known as SHREK FOREVER AFTER.

Nick and Scott’s own journey through Far Far Away reaches its peak as they find unexpected riches in this underrated finale. Join us for another delightful episode of FRANCHISOGRAPHY

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