The 21 Best DreamWorks Animation Films of All Time

From ogre-filled fairy-tale spoofs to soaring dragon epics, this lineup spans two decades of the studio's biggest swings and cult gems. Which one wins?

1. 1
   Shrek

   The 2001 fairy-tale parody that launched DreamWorks Animation's most beloved franchise, following an ogre on a quest to rescue a princess.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Shrek Forever After

   The 2010 fourth installment in which Shrek makes a deal that erases his life with Fiona and his friends.
   880pts
3. 3
   The Croods

   The 2013 prehistoric adventure about a caveman family forced from their cave and encountering the outside world.
   880pts
4. 4
   Shrek 2

   The 2004 sequel that expands the fairy-tale universe and introduced fan-favorite characters like Puss in Boots.
   660pts
5. 5
   Kung Fu Panda 2

   The 2011 sequel in which Po discovers the secret of his past while battling a peacock warlord.
   660pts
6. 6
   The Prince of Egypt

   The 1998 musical epic retelling of Moses and the Exodus, celebrated for its stunning hand-drawn animation.
   660pts
7. 7
   Over the Hedge

   The 2006 comedy following woodland animals navigating a suburban neighborhood after a hedge divides their forest.
   566pts
8. 8
   Shark Tale

   The 2004 underwater comedy about a fish who falsely claims credit for killing a shark.
   440pts
9. 9
   Megamind

   The 2010 superhero parody about a supervillain who must become a hero after finally defeating his nemesis.
   440pts
10. 10
    Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

    The 2002 animated Western about a wild horse who refuses to be broken, set to a Bryan Adams soundtrack.
    264pts
11. 11
    Madagascar

    The 2005 comedy about Central Park Zoo animals unexpectedly shipped off to the wild island of Madagascar.
    264pts
12. 12
    How to Train Your Dragon 2

    The 2014 sequel in which Hiccup discovers a dragon sanctuary and faces a ruthless warlord.
    264pts
13. 13
    Puss in Boots

    The 2011 Shrek spin-off following the dashing feline's heist adventure involving magic beans.
    264pts
14. 14
    The Bad Guys

    The 2022 animated crime-comedy about a gang of notorious animal criminals attempting to go straight.
    264pts
15. 15
    Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

    The acclaimed 2022 sequel in which Puss discovers he has one life left and seeks a legendary wish.
    1pts
16. 16
    Trolls

    The 2016 musical comedy featuring colorful Trolls embarking on an adventure to save their village from the Bergens.
    1pts
17. 17
    Kung Fu Panda

    The 2008 action comedy about a clumsy panda who fulfills his destiny as the Dragon Warrior and masters kung fu.
    1pts
18. 18
    Kung Fu Panda 3

    The 2016 threequel in which Po discovers his biological father and a secret panda village.
    1pts
19. 19
    Antz

    The 1998 computer-animated film featuring an ant who switches places with a soldier to impress a princess.
    1pts
20. 20
    How to Train Your Dragon

    The 2010 fantasy adventure about a young Viking who befriends an injured dragon, challenging his village's ancient traditions.
    1pts
21. 21
    Bee Movie

    The 2007 animated comedy in which a bee sues the human race for stealing honey.
    1pts