List of DreamWorks Animation productions facts for kids
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.
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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 |
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| 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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