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DreamWorks Animation is a famous American animation studio that creates awesome animated movies, TV shows, and specials! They are known for bringing to life beloved characters like Shrek, Po from Kung Fu Panda, and Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon. This list shows you all the cool projects they have made, from their very first films to exciting new adventures coming soon.

DreamWorks Animation Movies

DreamWorks Animation has made many popular movies over the years. Here's a look at some of their films that have already been released, along with who directed them and when they first came out.

Released Films: A Journey Through Time

Film Release Date Director(s) Distributed by
Antz October 2, 1998 Eric Darnell
Tim Johnson
DreamWorks Pictures
The Prince of Egypt December 18, 1998 Brenda Chapman
Steve Hickner
Simon Wells
DreamWorks Pictures
The Road to El Dorado March 31, 2000 Bibo Bergeron
Don Paul
DreamWorks Pictures
Chicken Run June 23, 2000 Peter Lord
Nick Park
DreamWorks Pictures
Pathé
Aardman Animations
Joseph: King of Dreams November 7, 2000 Robert Ramirez
Rob LaDuca
DreamWorks Home Entertainment
Shrek May 18, 2001 Andrew Adamson
Vicky Jenson
DreamWorks Pictures
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron May 24, 2002 Kelly Asbury
Lorna Cook
DreamWorks Pictures
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas July 2, 2003 Tim Johnson
Patrick Gilmore
DreamWorks Pictures
Shrek 2 May 19, 2004 Andrew Adamson
Kelly Asbury
Conrad Vernon
DreamWorks Pictures
Shark Tale October 1, 2004 Vicky Jenson
Bibo Bergeron
Rob Letterman
DreamWorks Pictures
Madagascar May 27, 2005 Eric Darnell
Tom McGrath
DreamWorks Pictures
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit October 7, 2005 Nick Park
Steve Box
DreamWorks Pictures
Aardman Animations
Over the Hedge May 19, 2006 Tim Johnson
Karey Kirkpatrick
Paramount Pictures
Flushed Away November 3, 2006 David Bowers
Sam Fell
Paramount Pictures
Aardman Animations
Shrek the Third May 18, 2007 Chris Miller
Raman Hui
Paramount Pictures
Bee Movie November 2, 2007 Simon J. Smith
Steve Hickner
Paramount Pictures
Columbus 81 Productions
Kung Fu Panda June 6, 2008 John Stevenson
Mark Osborne
Paramount Pictures
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa November 7, 2008 Eric Darnell
Tom McGrath
Paramount Pictures
Monsters vs. Aliens March 27, 2009 Conrad Vernon
Rob Letterman
Paramount Pictures
How to Train Your Dragon March 26, 2010 Chris Sanders
Dean DeBlois
Paramount Pictures
Shrek Forever After May 21, 2010 Mike Mitchell Paramount Pictures
Megamind November 5, 2010 Tom McGrath Paramount Pictures
Kung Fu Panda 2 May 26, 2011 Jennifer Yuh Nelson Paramount Pictures
Puss in Boots October 28, 2011 Chris Miller Paramount Pictures
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted June 8, 2012 Eric Darnell
Conrad Vernon
Tom McGrath
Paramount Pictures
Rise of the Guardians November 21, 2012 Peter Ramsey Paramount Pictures
The Croods March 22, 2013 Chris Sanders
Kirk DeMicco
20th Century Fox
Turbo July 17, 2013 David Soren 20th Century Fox
Mr. Peabody & Sherman March 7, 2014 Rob Minkoff 20th Century Fox
Bullwinkle Studios
How to Train Your Dragon 2 June 13, 2014 Dean DeBlois 20th Century Fox
Penguins of Madagascar November 26, 2014 Eric Darnell
Simon J. Smith
20th Century Fox
Home March 27, 2015 Tim Johnson 20th Century Fox
Kung Fu Panda 3 January 29, 2016 Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Alessandro Carloni
20th Century Fox
China Film Group Corporation
Oriental DreamWorks
Zhong Ming You Ying Film
Trolls November 4, 2016 Mike Mitchell
Walt Dohrn
20th Century Fox
The Boss Baby March 31, 2017 Tom McGrath 20th Century Fox
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie June 2, 2017 David Soren 20th Century Fox
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World February 22, 2019 Dean DeBlois Universal Pictures
Abominable September 27, 2019 Jill Culton
Todd Wilderman
Universal Pictures
Pearl Studio
Zhong Ming You Ying Film
Trolls World Tour April 10, 2020 Walt Dohrn
David P. Smith
Universal Pictures
The Croods: A New Age November 25, 2020 Joel Crawford Universal Pictures
Spirit Untamed June 4, 2021 Elaine Bogan
Ennio Torresan Jr.
Universal Pictures
The Boss Baby: Family Business July 2, 2021 Tom McGrath Universal Pictures
The Bad Guys April 22, 2022 Pierre Perifel Universal Pictures
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish December 21, 2022 Joel Crawford
Januel Mercado
Universal Pictures
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken June 30, 2023 Kirk DeMicco
Faryn Pearl
Universal Pictures
Trolls Band Together November 17, 2023 Walt Dohrn
Tim Heitz
Universal Pictures
Orion and the Dark February 2, 2024 Sean Charmatz Netflix
Kung Fu Panda 4 March 8, 2024 Mike Mitchell
Stephanie Ma Stine
Universal Pictures

Upcoming Films: What's Next?

DreamWorks Animation is always working on new and exciting movies! Here are some films you can look forward to in the future.

Film Release Date Director(s) Distributed by Production Status
The Wild Robot September 27, 2024 Chris Sanders Universal Pictures Post-production
Dog Man January 31, 2025 Peter Hastings Universal Pictures In production
The Bad Guys 2 August 1, 2025 Pierre Perifel
JP Sans
Universal Pictures In production
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie September 26, 2025 Ryan Crego Universal Pictures In production

Films in Development: Ideas for the Future

DreamWorks Animation has even more ideas for movies that are currently being developed. These might be sequels to your favorite films or brand-new stories!

Title What We Know
Untitled third Boss Baby film This movie is based on the books by Marla Frazee. A third Boss Baby film was announced to be in early development.
Untitled fourth Madagascar film
Mice and Mystics This film is based on a board game by Jerry Hawthorne.
Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles This movie is based on a book by Thomas Lennon.
Untitled fifth Shrek film This movie is based on the book by William Steig.
Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth This film is based on a book by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
The Wizards of Once This movie is based on the books by Cressida Cowell.

Television Specials: Holiday Fun and More!

DreamWorks Animation also creates special TV shows, often for holidays or as short adventures for their characters.

Title Release Date Director(s) Network
Shrek the Halls November 28, 2007 Gary Trousdale ABC
Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space October 28, 2009 Peter Ramsey NBC
Merry Madagascar November 17, 2009 David Soren
Scared Shrekless October 28, 2010 Gary Trousdale
Raman Hui
Kung Fu Panda Holiday November 24, 2010 Tim Johnson
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury November 15, 2011 Tom Owens Direct-to-video
Madly Madagascar January 29, 2013 David Soren
Trolls Holiday November 24, 2017 Joel Crawford NBC
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming December 3, 2019 Tim Johnson
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony November 26, 2021 Sean Charmatz
Tim Heitz

Short Films: Quick Adventures!

Sometimes, DreamWorks Animation makes short films that are released with movies or on home video. These are often fun, quick stories with your favorite characters!

Title Release Date Released With Notes
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party November 2, 2001 Shrek Home video release
Shrek 4-D/The Ghost of Lord Farquaad May 22, 2003 Theme park ride at Universal Studios Hollywood
Cyclops Island November 18, 2003 Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Home video release
Far Far Away Idol November 5, 2004 Shrek 2 Home video release
Club Oscar February 8, 2005 Shark Tale Home video release
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper October 7, 2005 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Theatrical release
First Flight May 19, 2006 Over the Hedge Theatrical release
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure October 17, 2006 Home video release
Secrets of the Furious Five November 9, 2008 Kung Fu Panda Home video release
B.O.B.'s Big Break September 29, 2009 Monsters vs. Aliens Home video release
Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon October 15, 2010 How to Train Your Dragon Home video release
Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular December 7, 2010 Shrek Forever After Home video release
Megamind: The Button of Doom February 25, 2011 Megamind Home video release
Thriller Night September 13, 2011 Scared Shrekless Home video release
The Pig Who Cried Werewolf October 3, 2011 Home video release
Night of the Living Carrots October 12, 2011 Home video release
Book of Dragons November 15, 2011 Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury Home video release
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters December 13, 2011 Kung Fu Panda 2 Home video release
Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos February 24, 2012 Puss in Boots Home video release
Almost Home March 7, 2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman Theatrical release
Rocky and Bullwinkle October 14, 2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman Home video release
Dawn of the Dragon Racers November 11, 2014 How to Train Your Dragon 2 Home video release
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll December 14, 2015 Kung Fu Panda Home video release
Panda Paws May 15, 2016 Kung Fu Panda 3 Home video release
Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness December 15, 2016 Theme park ride at Motiongate Short was edited and re-used in DreamWorks Theatre
The Boss Baby and Tim's Treasure Hunt Through Time July 4, 2017 The Boss Baby Home video release
Bird Karma February 23, 2018 Theatrical release (Japan only)
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest June 15, 2018 Theme park ride at Universal Studios Hollywood
Bilby June 16, 2018 Screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival Theatrical release
Marooned September 27, 2019 Included in physical releases of Abominable Home video release
Show and Tell December 17, 2019 Included in physical releases of Abominable Home video release
Tiny Diamond Goes Back to School July 7, 2020 Included in physical releases of Trolls World Tour Home video release
To: Gerard December 17, 2020 Included in physical releases of The Croods: A New Age Home video release/Peacock
Family Movie Night: Little Red Bronana Bread February 23, 2021 Included in physical releases of The Croods: A New Age Home video release
Dear Diary: World's First Pranks Included in physical releases of The Croods: A New Age Home video release
Precious Templeton: A Pony Tale September 14, 2021 Included in physical releases of The Boss Baby: Family Business Home video release
The Bad Guys in Maraschino Ruby June 21, 2022 Included in physical releases of The Bad Guys Home video release
The Trident February 28, 2023 Included in physical releases of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Home video release
It Takes Three January 16, 2024 Included in physical releases of Trolls Band Together Home video release
Dueling Dumplings April 9, 2024 Included in digital release of Kung Fu Panda 4 Home video release

Television Series: Adventures on the Small Screen

DreamWorks Animation also creates many animated TV series, often based on their popular movies or featuring new characters. You can find more details about these shows on the DreamWorks Animation Television page.

Related Productions: More Animated Fun

Sometimes, DreamWorks Animation works with other studios to create exciting animated projects.

Title Release Date Director(s) Studio(s) Notes
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans July 21, 2021 Johane Matte
Francisco Ruiz Velasco
Andrew Schmidt
Netflix
DreamWorks Animation Television
Double Dare You Productions
This movie concludes the Tales of Arcadia story.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget December 15, 2023 Sam Fell Netflix
Aardman Animations
This is a sequel to the movie Chicken Run.
Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate March 1, 2024 Eric Fogel Peacock
DreamWorks Animation Television
This is a sequel to the movie Megamind.
How to Train Your Dragon June 13, 2025 Dean DeBlois Universal Pictures
Marc Platt Productions
This is a live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon.

Awards and Recognition

DreamWorks Animation movies have won many awards over the years, showing how much people love their films! Here are some of the major awards they've received nominations and wins for.

Academy Awards (Oscars)

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are very famous awards for movies.

Year Film Category Result
1998 The Prince of Egypt Best Original Score Nominated
Best Original Song Won
2001 Shrek Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Best Animated Feature Won
2002 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Nominated
2004 Shark Tale
Shrek 2
Best Original Song
2005 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Best Animated Feature Won
2008 Kung Fu Panda Nominated
2010 How to Train Your Dragon
Best Original Score
2011 Kung Fu Panda 2 Best Animated Feature
Puss in Boots
2013 The Croods
2014 How to Train Your Dragon 2
2016 Trolls Best Original Song
2017 The Boss Baby Best Animated Feature
2019 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
2022 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Awards also celebrate great movies and TV shows.

Year Film Category Result
1998 The Prince of Egypt Best Original Score Nominated
Best Original Song
2000 Chicken Run Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
2001 Shrek
2002 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Best Original Song
2004 Shrek 2
2007 Bee Movie Best Animated Feature Film
2008 Kung Fu Panda
2010 How to Train Your Dragon
2011 Puss in Boots
2012 Rise of the Guardians
2013 The Croods
2014 How to Train Your Dragon 2 Best Animated Feature Film Won
2016 Trolls Best Original Song Nominated
2017 The Boss Baby Best Animated Feature Film
2019 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
2020 The Croods: A New Age
2022 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Annie Awards

The Annie Awards focus specifically on animation, celebrating the best in animated films and TV.

Year Film Category Result
1999 The Prince of Egypt Best Animated Feature Nominated
2000 Chicken Run
The Road to El Dorado
2001 Shrek Won
2002 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Nominated
2004 Shrek 2
2005 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Won
Madagascar Nominated
2006 Over the Hedge
2007 Bee Movie
2008 Kung Fu Panda Won
2010 How to Train Your Dragon
2011 Kung Fu Panda 2 Nominated
Puss in Boots
2012 Rise of the Guardians
2013 The Croods
2014 How to Train Your Dragon 2 Won
2016 Kung Fu Panda 3 Nominated
2017 The Boss Baby
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
2020 The Croods: A New Age
2022 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Kids' Choice Awards

The Kids' Choice Awards are chosen by kids themselves, making them extra special!

Year Film Category Result
2001 Chicken Run Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Nominated
2002 Shrek Favorite Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Won
2003 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Nominated
2004 Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
2005 Shark Tale Won
Shrek 2 Nominated
2006 Madagascar Favorite Animated Movie Won
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
2007 Over the Hedge Nominated
2008 Shrek the Third Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Won
Bee Movie Favorite Animated Movie Nominated
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
2009 Kung Fu Panda Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Won
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Nominated
2010 Monsters vs. Aliens Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
2011 How to Train Your Dragon Favorite Animated Movie
Shrek Forever After Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Won
Megamind Favorite Buttkicker Nominated
2012 Kung Fu Panda 2 Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
Puss in Boots Favorite Animated Movie Won
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Nominated
2013 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
2015 How to Train Your Dragon 2 Favorite Animated Movie
Penguins of Madagascar
2016 Home
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
2017 Trolls Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
Favorite Frenemies
2018 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Favorite Animated Movie
2021 Trolls World Tour
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie Won
The Croods: A New Age Favorite Animated Movie Nominated
Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie
2022 The Boss Baby: Family Business Favorite Animated Movie
2023 The Bad Guys Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (Female)
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

See also

  • DreamWorks Animation Television
  • List of Illumination productions
  • List of Universal Animation Studios productions
  • List of Universal Pictures theatrical animated feature films
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