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\t\t<\/p>\n The story of Shrek<\/em><\/strong><\/a> started over two decades ago, and it\u2019s still not over!<\/p>\n The first movie, which premiered in 2001, launched a mega-successful franchise fronted by some of the industry\u2019s most beloved actors that is still going strong with a new movie planned for 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n Starring Mike Myers<\/strong><\/a>, Eddie Murphy<\/strong><\/a>, Cameron Diaz<\/strong><\/a>, and Antonio Banderas<\/strong><\/a>, the animated movie series flipped traditional fairytales on their heads with an irreverent sense of humor and surprising twists and turns. The star-studded cast of industry heavyweights didn\u2019t hurt, either. <\/p>\n