Shrek the Third is the third film in the Shrek series, following Shrek and Shrek 2. It was produced by Jeffrey Katzenberg for DreamWorks Animation, and is distributed by Paramount Pictures, and was released in U.S. theaters on May 18, 2007 (exactly 6 years after the first Shrek),June 8 in Mexico, June 22 in Spain, June 15 in Brazil, June 13 in France and June 29 in the UK and Ireland.

It was produced with the working title of Shrek 3, the name beinng changed to avoid potential confusion with Shrek 3-D. Like the first two Shrek films, the movie is significantly based on fairy tale (specifically Grimm's Fairy Tales and Disney) themes. The film is rated PG by the MPAA for some crude humor, suggestive content, and swashbuckling action.

When Fiona's father and King of Far Far Away passes away, the clumsy Shrek becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir Artie in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona. Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming joins the villains of the fairytales plotting a coup d'état to become the new king. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

When the King (Cleese) of Far, Far Away 'croaks', it is up to Shrek (Myers), Donkey (Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Banderas) go off to bring back the next heir to the throne, Artie (Timberlake). Whilst Shrek and his crew are gone, Prince Charming (Everett) brings together all evil fairy tale creatures in an attempt to take over as the new king. Written by Film_Fan