It does not often happen that a film series with several parts opens in the Netflix charts at the same time. If the Harry Potter films come at Christmas time, we can assume that it happens. Otherwise, this can rarely be predicted. And so we are surprised by the top 10 this week.
The most popular films at Netflix currently include three (!) Shrek films-even though no part of the main series has been published for 15 years. Nevertheless, they enjoy satirical fairy tale adventure still very popular. Too bad that part 4 is currently not available at Netflix in streaming subscription.
The Shrek series conquers the Netflix charts and invites you to three brickly fantasy adventures
In May 2001, Shrek started in the cinema and turned into a surprise hit. Would the combination of classic fairy tales, cheeky meta commentary and animation film work? Where there was great skepticism at the beginning, enthusiasm spreads after the theatrical release. Shrek became the Pop cultural phenomenon.
After the first part was able to record almost $ 488 million, Shrek 2 made it to 932 million and was even better discussed by the criticism. Not only a technically strong fantasy fireworks, but also a clever blockbuster who elegantly combines feeling and humor with its unlikely hero figure.
Shrek The third played $ 808 million worldwide, but fell back in the reception. The situation was similar forever, which came to 752 million, but neither the press nor the audience gave up as much as the first two parts. Then the spin-off films with the booted hangover took over as the main character.
The top 10 most popular films at Netflix:
The Shrek series has not yet found its end
In the meantime, it seemed as if the magic of the Shrek series had evaporated, the deeper hangover recently demonstrated: the last wish that there is still a lot of creative energy in the franchise. A fantasy adventure presented himself in beautiful pictures and emotional depth.
The main series will soon return: Shrek 5 has been under development for several years and should be in the December 2026 finally come to the cinema. And the best thing is: The three most important voices in the original version are back: Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as donkey and Cameron Diaz as Fiona.