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Fans of the franchise will be able to stream all six Shrek films this September, but you will need at least two streaming services to do it, and some patience. As of September 1st, Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), and Shrek the Third (2007) are available to stream on both Peacock and Netflix, the latter platform also being the current home to Shrek Forever After (2010). The spin-off Puss in Boots film series, led by Antonio Banderas as the sword-wielding feline, will also stream this month, with Puss in Boots (2011) available on Netflix as of September 1st. The franchise’s sixth and most recent installment, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), is scheduled to begin streaming on Peacock on September 10th.
Why You Should Watch the Shrek Franchise
The Shrek franchise is one of the most beloved animated franchises and a touchstone of many people’s childhoods. A refreshing break from the classic Disney fairy tale formula, the franchise turns traditional fairy-tale tropes on their heads by presenting a flawed and loveable hero in Shrek and an anti-damsel in Fiona. All six movies’ PG rating cements them as kids’ films, but they appeal to all generations and feature humor for all ages, including a parody of classic fairy tale conventions, witty dialogue, pop culture references, and hilarious banter between Shrek and Donkey that results in endlessly quotable lines like “What are you doing in my swamp?” and “Ogres are like onions. They have layers.”
