The project that boosted the studio and established it as a competitor to Pixar isShrek, released in 2000.

After expanding with thePuss in Bootsspinoff movies,theShrekmovie sagais coming back to life with the long-awaitedShrek 5.

Theres no mention of Shreks parents untilShrek 3when he mentions that his father tried to eat him once.

Shrek and one of his babies

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Shrek is introduced as a solitary ogre living alone in his swamp and enjoying the solitude this brings.

He loves scaring people away and has no interest in connecting with anyone.

Now that Shrek is a father, he could really use the help of his own father.

Shrek screaming in Shrek the Third and Fiona with kids in Shrek Forever After

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However, when Shrek returns to his timeline, he and his family are still the only ogres around.

How and why Shrek survived is unclear, but the theory can take a more tragic path.

This would explain Shreks bitterness and isolation, as well as why there arent more ogres.

Shrek confused and sad with clocks

Could Shreks Father Be A Villain Or An Ally In Shrek 5?

There are many possibilities forShrek 5, and some of them can answer huge franchise mysteries.

Shrek 5 is the fifth installment in the popular animated film series.

Shrek Holding a Hand to His Chin in Front of a Swirly Green Background

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