What is the order of the DreamWorks Animation movies?

Since 1998, DreamWorks Animation has been releasing a string of dynamic, comical, creative, and heartfelt movies. From Antz and Shrek, to Rise of the Guardians and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, the movies have entertained audiences the world-over, and have helped to further the development of animation along the way.

Today I am taking a look at these movies, with a run-through of the films in the DreamWorks Animation collection. This guide will show you what you need to watch, and what you may have overlooked, if you are currently playing catch-up on the DreamWorks titles.

But before I highlight each individual movie in turn, you will first find a list of the entire set of DreamWorks feature-length movies. The list – set out directly below – is the list to follow, if you simply want to work your way through the DreamWorks movies in order.

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The DreamWorks movies in order 

• 1) Antz (1998)
• 2) The Prince of Egypt (1998)
• 3) The Road to Eldorado (2000)
• 4) Chicken Run (2000)
• 5) Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
• 6) Shrek (2001)
• 7) Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
• 8) Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
• 9) Shrek 2 (2004)
• 10) Shark Tale (2004)
• 11) Madagascar (2005)
• 12) Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
• 13) Over the Hedge (2006)
• 14) Flushed Away (2006)
• 15) Shrek the Third (2007)
• 16) Bee Movie (2007)
• 17) Kung Fu Panda (2008)
• 18) Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
• 19) Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
• 20) How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
• 21) Shrek Forever After (2010)
• 22) Megamind (2010)
• 23) Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
• 24) Puss in Boots (2011)
• 25) Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)
• 26) Rise of the Guardians (2012)
• 27) The Croods (2013)
• 28) Turbo (2013)
• 29) Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
• 30) How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
• 31) Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
• 32) Home (2015)
• 33) Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
• 34) Trolls (2016)
• 35) The Boss Baby (2017)
• 36) Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
• 37) How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
• 38) Abominable (2019)
• 39) Trolls World Tour (2020)
• 40) The Croods: A New Age (2020)
• 41) Spirit Untamed (2021)
• 42) The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021)
• 43) Troll Hunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)
• 44) The Bad Guys (2022)
• 45) Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
• 46) Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
• 47) Trolls Band Together (2023)
• 48) Orion and the Dark (2024)
• 49) Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

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A list of every DreamWorks Animation movie

1) Antz (1998)

First up is the computer-animated adventure comedy, Antz. The movie – directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson – was the debut feature for DreamWorks Animation and hit cinema screens way back in 1998.

Antz told the story of an anxious worker ant, who finds love and has to save his colony from devastation. The movie features an all-star vocal cast including Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, Christopher Walken, and Gene Hackman.

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2) The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Next up is the Biblical musical drama, The Prince of Egypt. Unlike Antz (see above), this film is traditionally animated, rather than computer-animated.

The Prince of Egypt follows the life of Moses, from his time as a prince of Egypt to his transformation into a prophet. The voice cast on this movie includes Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

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3) The Road to Eldorado (2000)

The third DreamWorks Animation movie on this list goes to The Road to El Dorado, which follows the story of two con artists who follow a map to the mythical land of El Dorado. Kevin Kline and Kenneth Branagh are amongst the voice cast, while Elton John provides songs and musical narration.

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4) Chicken Run (2000)

Movie number four from DreamWorks is the stop-motion adventure comedy, Chicken Run. Created as a co-production with Pathè and Aardman Animations, the film acts as a spoof of The Great Escape, with the protagonists being chickens.

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5) Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)

Unlike all of the movies listed above, this next movie was not released theatrically, and was instead DreamWorks Animation’s first direct-to-video production. The movie – which counts Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill, and Jodi Benson amongst its voice cast – is an adaptation of the story of Joseph, from the Book of Genesis in the Bible.

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6) Shrek (2001)

Arguably one of the most famous, and most popular titles in the DreamWorks Animation collection is the computer-animated fantasy comedy, Shrek. The film – based on the book Shrek! by William Steig – follows the story of a grumpy ogre, who agrees to go on a quest to save a princess in order to regain control of his swamp.

Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow head up the cast in this hilarious picture. Shrek was hugely successful back in 2001, and remains a firm favourite to this day.

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7) Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

The seventh entry on this list goes to Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (aka Spirit) – a 2002 animated Western, set during the late 19th Century. The film follows the story of a Kiger mustang stallion, as voiced by Matt Damon.

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8) Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)

Featuring the vocal talents of Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Joseph Fiennes, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas is an adventure movie based on the fictional mariner. The film focuses on a quest to recover the stolen Book of Peace and incorporates story ideas taken from One Thousand and One Nights, as well as from classical mythology.

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9) Shrek 2 (2004)

Following hot on the heels of its predecessor, Shrek 2 is a computer-animated fantasy comedy which continues the Shrek story. This time around, Antonio Banderas joins the cast as the swashbuckling cat, Puss in Boots, while the story centres around Prince Charming and his duplicitous mother, the Fairy Godmother.

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10) Shark Tale (2004)

In Shark Tale, an underachieving fish teams up with the son of a shark mob boss, in order to help raise his profile within the local community. Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Jack Black, and Angelina Jolie are amongst the voice cast.

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11) Madagascar (2005)

Featuring the vocal talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith, Madagascar centres its story around a group of zoo animals who accidentally find themselves stranded on the island of Madagascar. As with Shrek, this film was a big hit upon release, quickly spawning a series of sequels and spin-offs.

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12) Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Next up is the second co-production with Aardman – the utterly hilarious, completely brilliant stop-motion comedy, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Taking inspiration from classic horror movies from the past, this delightful picture sees the titular heroes come face-to-face with a mysterious monster.

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13) Over the Hedge (2006)

Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell and William Shatner appear amongst the voice cast of this next movie – the computer-animated comedy, Over the Hedge. The film focuses on a racoon named RJ, as well as a collection of woodland animals.

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14) Flushed Away (2006)

Following on from Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Flushed Away is the third DreamWorks Animation movie to be co-produced with Aardman. The movie is an adventure comedy, featuring the voice talents of Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet, and follows the story of a pet rat who finds himself flushed down a toilet.

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15) Shrek the Third (2007)

As the title suggests, this next movie is the third film in the Shrek collection. This time around, Shrek must convince an underachieving 16-year-old to take over as King of Far Far Away, when Shrek himself decides he has no interest in being ruler of the kingdom.

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16) Bee Movie (2007)

Jerry Seinfeld takes the lead in this next film – the computer-animated comedy, Bee Movie. The film follows the story of a honey bee who attempts to sue the human race for exploiting bees.

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17) Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Set in a version of ancient China, where anthropomorphic animals exist, Kung Fu Panda is a martial arts comedy about a panda named Po, who is prophesied to be a hero. Jack Black leads the voice cast, which includes Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, and Lucy Liu.

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18) Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

In this first follow-up to Madagascar, the core collection of characters find themselves in Africa. More animal hijinks follow, with all the key players back on vocal duties.

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19) Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, and Hugh Laurie feature amongst the cast of Monsters vs. Aliens – a sci-fi comedy, about a group of monster misfits. In the film, the US Armed Forces hire the monsters to help stop an alien invasion.

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20) How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Based on a series of books of the same name by Cressida Cowell, How to Train Your Dragon is a superb action fantasy about a teenager called Hiccup, who befriends an injured dragon. Jay Baruchel plays Hiccup, while the supporting voice cast includes America Ferrera, Gerard Butler, and Craig Ferguson.

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21) Shrek Forever After (2010)

Up next, yet more adventures with Shrek and the gang, as the series continues to roll on. In this fourth instalment, Shrek is presented with an alternative life, after he is tricked into signing a contract by Rumpelstiltskin, which turns his world upside down.

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22) Megamind (2010)

In Megamind, an intelligent supervillain creates a new hero to fight, after he defeats his long-term nemesis. However, after this new hero becomes a deadly villain, Megamind is forced to save the city from his own creation.

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23) Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Picking up shortly after the events of Kung Fu Panda, this sequel sees Po and his friends travel to Gongmen City to stop the evil Lord Shen from conquering China. Jack Black reprises the role of Po, with Gary Oldman as Lord Shen.

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24) Puss in Boots (2011)

In this first feature-length spin-off from the Shrek movies, Puss finds himself up against the murderous outlaws, Jack and Jill. Set before the events of the Shrek films, Puss in Boots is a prequel which looks at Puss’ origin.

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25) Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)

The animals from Madagascar return for a third outing in this next movie, and as the title suggests, the action has switched to Europe. Once again, more comedy is thrown at the screen, as the rag-tag bunch of former zoo animals get up to mischief.

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26) Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Based on The Guardians of Childhood and The Man in the Moon by William Joyce, Rise of the Guardians is a brilliant fantasy film about a collection of Earth’s greatest heroes. The heroes in question are Jack Frost, Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and The Sandman, who must team up to defeat The Boogeyman.

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27) The Croods (2013)

Set during the Pliocene era, The Croods is an adventure comedy from directors Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco. The movie features the vocal talents of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, and Ryan Reynolds.

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28) Turbo (2013)

Designed as a sort-of play on the Fast and the Furious movies, Turbo is a sports comedy about a garden snail who pursues his dream of winning the Indy 500, after an accident gives him superspeed. Ryan Reynolds takes on the titular character, while the support cast includes Paul Giamatti and Samuel L. Jackson.

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29) Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

Based on the animated series, Peabody’s Improbable History, Mr. Peabody & Sherman is a sci-fi comedy, about a talking dog and his adopted human son who embark on an adventure in time-travelling. Ty Burrell voices Mr. Peabody, while Max Charles provides the voice of Sherman.

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30) How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Set five years after the events of How to Train Your Dragon, this sequel sees a now adult Hiccup have to do battle with the villainous Drago Bludvist, as he attempts to conquer the world. Dean DeBlois writes and directs.

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31) Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

After three films centred around zoo animals, the Madagascar films produce a spin-off via this action, spy comedy about a group of penguins. Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, and Conrad Vernon lead the cast.

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32) Home (2015)

Based on Adam Rex’s book, The True Meaning of Smekday, Home tells the story of a teenage girl who forms a friendship with a friendly alien. The voice cast includes Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Steve Martin.

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33) Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Po the panda returns in yet another entry in the highly successful Kung Fu Panda film series. In this story, Po is reunited with his birth father and discovers the existence of a panda village.

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34) Trolls (2016)

Based on the Good Luck Trolls toys, Trolls is a deliriously fun animated musical comedy, about two trolls who go on a quest to save their village from giant, Troll-eating creatures. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake lead the voice cast.

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35) The Boss Baby (2017)

Directed by Tom McGrath, and featuring the voices of Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lisa Kudrow, The Boss Baby is a comedy about a baby who is a secret agent. The film is based on a book of the same name by Marla Frazee.

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36) Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

In Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, a humourless school principal is hypnotized into thinking he is a super hero. The movie features the voices of Kevin Hart and Ed Helms, and is based on the Captain Underpants book series.

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37) How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

Up next is another entry in the How to Train Your Dragon movie series. This time around, Hiccup is in search of a dragon utopia known as the Hidden World.

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38) Abominable (2019)

Featuring the voices of Chloe Bennet and Albert Tsai, Abominable is an adventure movie about a teenage girl who encounters a Yeti. The movie is written and directed by Jill Culton.

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39) Trolls World Tour (2020)

In this sequel to Trolls, the film’s two lead characters, Poppy and Branch, discover a number of troll tribes who all represent different music genres. Walt Dohrn directs.

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40) The Croods: A New Age (2020)

Picking up after the events of The Croods, The Croods: A New Age follows the core cast of characters as they discover an idyllic paradise. However, in order to live in the paradise, they must learn to co-exist with a family who are a little further along the evolutionary chain than they are.

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41) Spirit Untamed (2021)

Devised as both a spin-off and a stand-alone sequel to Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Spirit Untamed is a computer-animated adventure film from director Elaine Bogan. The movie follows the story of a young girl who moves to Miradero, where she befriends Spirit.

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42) The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021)

Created as a follow-up to Boss Baby, The Boss Baby: Family Business (aka The Boss Baby 2) is a computer-animated comedy. Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lisa Kudrow reprise their roles from the first movie, while newcomers include Jeff Goldblum and Eva Longoria.

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43) Troll Hunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)

Released as a direct-to-Netflix title, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans is a sci-fi fantasy film directed by Johane Matte, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, and Andrew Schmidt. The movie is the concluding chapter in the Tales of Arcadia franchise – a collection of fantasy TV series.

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44) The Bad Guys (2022)

In this comedy heist movie, a group of criminals pretend to reform into model citizens, after they get caught. However, for one of the group, the chance to become a better citizen becomes life-changing.

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45) Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

In this second instalment of the Puss in Boots series, Puss finds himself contemplating his own mortality, when he discovers he is on his ninth and final life. Antonio Banderas reprises the role of Puss for this fantastic fantasy comedy.

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46) Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

In Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, a 15-year-old humanoid kraken discovers some interesting secrets about her heritage. The film features the voice talents of Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie Murphy, and Jane Fonda.

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47) Trolls Band Together (2023)

A third outing for the Trolls franchise and yet more fun from the titular heroes, only this time around the story moves into the musical territory of boybands. Walt Dohrn directs.

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48) Orion and the Dark (2024)

Directed by Sean Charmatz and based on the children’s book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, Orion and the Dark is a direct-to-Netflix computer-animated fantasy adventure about a young boy who is afraid of everything… but especially the dark.

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49) Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

And finally, Po returns for yet another high-kicking, humour-filled entry in the Kung Fu Panda film series. Jack Black reprises the lead role.

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Thank you for stopping by It’s A Stampede! to read this post about the DreamWorks Animation movies. If you are new to DreamWorks movies, or you have fallen behind on the collection, now is the perfect time to work your way through this wonderful run of animated features.