Shrek the Third, directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui for DreamWorks Animation, joins the Disney+ catalog in France on December 1, 2025. Released in 2007, the film reunites Shrek, Fiona, and their companions in a royal adventure centered on the succession to the throne. The feature film brings together the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, with Alain Chabat, Med Hondo, and Boris Rehlinger in the French version for Puss in Boots, voiced in the original version by Antonio Banderas.
In Far Far Away, King Harold dies, leaving Shrek as the rightful heir to the kingdom. Unwilling to rule, the famous ogre embarks on a journey to find Artie, Fiona's young cousin, who is destined to ascend the throne. Accompanied by Donkey and Puss in Boots, he discovers a clumsy and insecure teenager, making the mission more uncertain than he imagined.
While Shrek is away, Prince Charming attempts to seize power with the help of a group of fairy tale villains. Fiona, who is pregnant and surrounded by a group of princesses, must protect the kingdom while awaiting the ogre's return. With humor, adventure, and twists on Arthurian and fairy tale myths, the story explores maturity, responsibility, and the transition to a new family balance.
Directed by Chris Miller after Andrew Adamson's temporary departure to work on the Narnia saga, the film marks a turning point in the franchise with fewer pop culture references and more character-driven humor. Presented out of competition at the 2007 Annecy Festival, it uses new animation tools—particularly for crowd management, lighting, and hair rendering—continuing the technological work begun with the previous installments. The voice cast also welcomes Justin Timberlake in the original version as Artie, reinforcing the parodic parallel with Arthurian legend.
The tone combines adventure comedy, light satire, and family adventures. In keeping with the aesthetic of the series, the film targets a wide audience, from children aged 6 and up to adults familiar with revisited fairy tales. The arrival of new characters, including Merlin and the princesses, who come together in a group that contrasts with their traditional representations, places this episode in a dynamic of evolution of the saga towards more collective and transgenerational issues.
Shrek the Third
Film | 2007
In theaters June 13, 2007
On Disney+ December 1, 2025
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy | Running time: 1h33
By Chris Miller, Raman Hui | Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz (French voices: Alain Chabat, Med Hondo, Boris Rehlinger)
Original title: Shrek the Third
Nationality: United States
Continuing to build a universe where fairy tales are constantly subverted, Shrek the Third explores the transition to adulthood through a story that combines a quest for identity, responsibility, and a parody of Arthurian legends. The film is part of the saga's evolution towards a more introspective family comedy, while retaining the humor and visual style that made it so successful.
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