Surprisingly, the first-ever Academy Award for best animated feature wasn’t given to a Pixar film.
Shrek beat out Monsters, Inc. at the 2002 ceremony, and the expected sequels and spinoffs to the iconic fairytale comedy have been released in the years since.
Now, 25 years after the original hit theaters, Shrek will debut as a newly remastered 4K Ultra HD and Limited Edition Steelbook this fall. Tuesday, November 3 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Dropping November 3, the milestone release also includes 30 minutes of brand-new bonus content “peeling back the layers and exploring the making of the animated classic,” according to a Friday, October 9 news release.
Here are some of the highlights:
Ten short films, including “Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party” and “Far Far Away Idol” Five episodes from The Adventures of Puss in Boots TV series Three deleted scenes Smash Mouth‘s “I’m a Believer” music videoSpawning three movie sequels (with another on the way), holiday themed specials, a spinoff feature film and TV series, theme park integration and more, everyone’s favorite ogre has remained a cultural phenomenon that continues to charm and delight audiences of all ages.
Earlier this year, Universal dropped a teaser trailer for Shrek 5, which named Zendaya as a lead actor alongside returning stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. Check out the YouTube clip below.
Who Was Set to Voice ‘Shrek’ Before Mike Myers?
Fun fact: The beloved ocre once offered to Nicolas Cage, though he turned it down. The Oscar-winning Leaving Las Vegas star, now 62, admitted that he didn’t want kids to forever see him as an ugly green ogre. He later said he should’ve done it.
Then came Chris Farley, who got the role in 1996 and started recording. By December 1997, he’d finished around 85% of his lines, but sadly died just five days away from completion. Find out more here.
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