Shrek 2 is an American animated film directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon for DreamWorks Animation. Released in 2004, the feature film reunites the green ogre and Princess Fiona after their wedding and will be available to stream in France on Disney+ from December 1, 2025. Featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz (French voices: Alain Chabat and Med Hondo), it extends the universe of the first film while introducing new characters.
Returning from their honeymoon, Shrek and Fiona are invited to join Fiona's parents in the kingdom of Far Far Away. The shock is immediate when the king and queen discover that their daughter has become an ogre and that her husband is nothing like the Prince Charming they expected. Between a tense family dinner and misunderstandings, the encounter tests the couple's strength and reveals the unspoken truths about image, rank, and royal expectations.
As the king attempts to regain control with the help of a very influential fairy godmother and a fearsome Puss in Boots hired to get rid of Shrek, the ogre, Fiona and their companions must face conspiracies, magic potions, and deception to preserve their story. The story combines humor, satire, and emotion in a constant play on fairy tale conventions, featuring physical transformations, costume balls, and chases in a kingdom inspired by Hollywood.
Conceived after the global success of the first installment, Shrek 2 is based on a screenplay by J. David Stem and Joe Stillman, among others, to explore what happens "after" the traditional happy ending. Presented in official competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, the film benefits from more ambitious production techniques: new tools for managing digital crowds, in-depth work on lighting and skin texture, and particular attention to hair and fabrics. The sequel also received recognition at several ceremonies, with Oscar nominations and popular awards, including NRJ Ciné Awards.
With the arrival of Puss in Boots, voiced in the original version by Antonio Banderas, and a gallery of characters inspired by classic fairy tales, the film accentuates the parodic and musical side of the saga. Fast-paced dialogue, pop culture references, and twists on cult brands and films create a rich universe that appeals to both children aged 6 and up and adults who enjoy family comedies and cinematic references. The tone remains light and accessible, while addressing themes of acceptance, parental scrutiny, and social pressure.
Shrek 2
Film | 2004
In theaters June 23, 2004
On Disney+ December 1, 2025
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family | Running time: 1h30
By Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon | Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas (French voices: Alain Chabat, Med Hondo, Boris Rehlinger)
Nationality: United States
Continuing the story begun in the first film, Shrek 2 shifts the tale towards family comedy, where the stakes are no longer just romantic encounters, but acceptance by a reluctant entourage. Part satire of the fairy tale world and part Hollywood parody, the film consolidates the franchise's place in 2000s animation, while developing characters that are now firmly established in the popular imagination.
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