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Shrek (2001)
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Shrek Revenue (Daily) (with Theater Counts)

Domestic Total: 1.69M

Opening Weekend: 1.21M

Legs: 1.40

Overview: It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.


TMDB

7.8

IMDB

7.9

Metacritic

84

Daily Table

DateRevenue% YDTheaters
Fri, May 15, 2026$381,750+ 0.00%1370
Sat, May 16, 2026$440,305+ 15.34%1370
Sun, May 17, 2026$387,655 -11.96%1370
Mon, May 18, 2026$105,195 -72.86%1370
Tue, May 19, 2026$124,320+ 18.18%1370
Wed, May 20, 2026$120,830 -2.81%1370
Thu, May 21, 2026$58,435 -51.64%1370
Fri, May 22, 2026$24,000 -58.93%170
Sat, May 23, 2026$26,000+ 8.33%170
Sun, May 24, 2026$25,000 -3.85%170
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Cast

NameCharacter
Mike MyersShrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
John LithgowLord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent CasselMonsieur Hood (voice)
Peter DennisOgre Hunter (voice)
Clive PearseOgre Hunter (voice)
Jim CummingsCaptain of the Guards (voice)
Bobby BlockBaby Bear (voice)
Chris MillerGeppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Cody CameronPinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)
Kathleen FreemanOld Woman (voice)
Michael GalassoPeter Pan (voice)
Christopher KnightsBlind Mouse / Thelonious (voice)
Simon J. SmithBlind Mouse (voice)
Conrad VernonGingerbread Man (voice)
Jacquie BarnbrookWrestling Man (voice)
Guillaume AretosMerry Man (voice)
John BisomMerry Man (voice)
Matthew GonderMerry Man (voice)
Calvin RemsbergMerry Man (voice)
Jean-Paul VignonMerry Man (voice)
Val BettinBishop (voice)
Andrew AdamsonDuloc Mascot (voice) (uncredited)

Comps

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TitleRelease DateBudget
The GrinchNov 8, 2018$75M
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by NatureAug 11, 2017$40M
FerdinandDec 9, 2017$111M
The Croods: A New AgeNov 25, 2020$65M
Puss in Boots: The Last WishDec 7, 2022$90M
The Boss Baby: Family BusinessJul 1, 2021$82M
SmallfootSep 20, 2018$80M
The Addams FamilyOct 10, 2019$40M
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Profitability Breakdown

Domestic

Week 1: $1.62M

Investor Share: $971.09K

Week 2: $75K

Investor Share: $41.25K

Week 3+: $0.00

Investor Share: $0.00

International

$220.65M (99.24%)

Investor Share: $77.23M

Costs

Budget: $60M


P&A: $60M

Breakdown

Gross: $222.34M


Net: $78.24M


Costs: $120M

Profit

Profit: $-41.76M (Loss)

The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.

Production Companies

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