: Fiona leads a "posse of princesses" to defend the kingdom, while Shrek grapples with the anxiety of becoming a father. Critical & Commercial Performance

: It received mixed reviews, holding a 41% on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics frequently described it as "bland" or "uninspired" compared to the first two films.

: The film grossed $813 million worldwide. At the time of its release, it had the best opening weekend ever for an animated film ($121.6 million).