DREAMWORKS ANIMATION AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES ANNOUNCE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY THEATRICAL RE-RELEASE OF THE OSCAR®-NOMINATED ANIMATED COMEDY ADVENTURE "SHREK 2"
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation today announced the U.S. theatrical re-release of the Academy Award®-nominated comedy, Shrek 2, in celebration of the film's 20th anniversary. The animated classic, directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon, will return to theaters nationwide on April 12, 2024.
- The animated classic, directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon, will return to theaters nationwide on April 12, 2024.
- Upon its original release in May 2004, Shrek 2 shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing U.S. opening weekend for an animated film of all time.
- Its release solidified the Shrek franchise as a cultural phenomenon and one of the most beloved film series in animation history.
- "The enduring popularity of Shrek 2 and the Shrek franchise is a testament to its universal appeal and timeless storytelling," said Margie Cohn, president of DreamWorks Animation.