DreamWorks Animation
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DreamWorks Animation is a division of NBCUniversal that produces animated feature films, shorts, specials, and television series. As of 2025, the studio has produced 53 feature films, beginning with Antz on October 2, 1998, and most recently releasing Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie on September 26, 2025. The studio's upcoming slate includes Forgotten Island on September 25, 2026, CoComelon: The Movie on February 19, 2027, the live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon 2 on June 11, 2027, Shrek 5 on June 30, 2027, and Donkey on June 30, 2028. Two untitled films are scheduled for September 24, 2027, and September 22, 2028.
Quick Facts
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Lore & Background
DreamWorks Animation's feature film journey began with Antz in 1998, establishing a pattern of releasing multiple films each year. The studio's work includes the Shrek franchise, which started with the original film and continues with upcoming entries Shrek 5 (June 30, 2027) and Donkey (June 30, 2028). The How to Train Your Dragon series is being revisited as a live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon 2, scheduled for June 11, 2027. Other notable productions include Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, The Croods, and Trolls, all of which were screened during DreamWorks Animation Week. The studio also contributed animation for the characters of Shrek and Donkey at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002 during the award for Best Animated Feature.
Reader's Guide
DreamWorks Animation's filmography includes 53 released feature films as of 2025. The upcoming slate features Forgotten Island (September 25, 2026), CoComelon: The Movie (February 19, 2027), the live-action How To Train Your Dragon 2 (June 11, 2027), Shrek 5 (June 30, 2027), and Donkey (June 30, 2028). Two untitled films are set for September 24, 2027, and September 22, 2028. The studio also produces television specials, short films, and television series. A notable short film event was DreamWorks Animation Week, which screened Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods, and Trolls. For the 74th Academy Awards in 2002, the studio created animation for Shrek and Donkey characters in the audience during the award for Best Animated Feature.
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