DreamWorks Animation
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | October 12, 1994 in Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen |
| Headquarters | Glendale, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Margie Cohn (CEO), Randy Lake (COO), Peter Gal (Chief Creative Officer - Television), Kristin Lowe (Chief Creative Officer - Feature Films) |
| Products | Animated feature films, television programs, digital content |
| Owner | Comcast (NBCUniversal) |
Number of employees | 1,400 (2022) |
| Parent | Universal Pictures (NBCUniversal) |
| Website | www |
DreamWorks Animation LLC (commonly referred to as DWA, DreamWorks Animation Studios, or simply DreamWorks) is a prominent American animation company owned by Comcast's NBCUniversal through Universal Pictures. Established initially as a branch of DreamWorks Pictures in 1994, the studio has delivered 51 feature-length films, beginning with Antz in 1998 and most recently releasing the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon in 2025. Future projects slated for release include The Bad Guys 2 (2025), Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025), Forgotten Island (2026), Shrek 5 (2026), a follow-up to the live-action How to Train Your Dragon (2027), Cocomelon: The Movie (2027), and an untitled feature planned for 2028.
DreamWorks Animation was established by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen and became an independent entity in 2004. In 2016, NBCUniversal acquired the company for $3.8 billion. While initially producing traditional and stop-motion animated films—including joint ventures with Aardman Animations—the studio has since concentrated on computer-generated animation. Nonetheless, President Margie Cohn has expressed willingness to explore traditional animation techniques again.
The company boasts a portfolio of successful franchises such as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. Over the years, it has earned three Academy Awards, 41 Emmy Awards, numerous Annie Awards, along with various Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. Notably, Shrek 2 ranked among the highest-grossing animated releases at the time of its debut.
Regarding distribution, DreamWorks Pictures managed releases until 2005; Paramount Pictures took over from 2006 through 2012; 20th Century Fox (now known as 20th Century Studios) handled distribution between 2013 and 2017; and since 2019, Universal Pictures has overseen distribution while owning most rights to DreamWorks’ existing film library.
DreamWorks Animation maintains two studios headquartered at 1000 Flower Street in Glendale, California, employing roughly 1,400 people as of 2022. Leadership includes CEO Margie Cohn, COO Randy Lake, and Chief Creative Officers Peter Gal (television) and Kristin Lowe (feature films). Its subsidiaries encompass DreamWorks Animation Television, DreamWorks Channel, DreamWorks Press, DreamWorks Theatricals, and DreamWorks New Media.
DreamWorks SKG period (1994–2004)
On October 12, 1994, filmmaker Steven Spielberg, former Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, and music industry leader David Geffen established DreamWorks SKG, a name derived from their last names. Spielberg integrated talent from his London-based Amblimation studio, while Katzenberg attracted leading animators from Disney. Following Amblimation’s closure in 1997, numerous artists transitioned to DreamWorks.
In 1995, DreamWorks entered into a co-production agreement with Pacific Data Images (PDI), forming PDI, LLC—a subsidiary with a share distribution of 40% DreamWorks and 60% PDI—to develop CGI feature films starting with Antz in 1998. That same year saw the release of The Prince of Egypt, which combined CGI with traditional animation techniques.
By 1997, DreamWorks collaborated with British stop-motion outfit Aardman Animations to co-produce and distribute Chicken Run (released in 2000). This partnership was extended two years later to cover four additional films, incorporating stop-motion, traditional hand-drawn, and CGI animation styles to broaden DreamWorks’ reach in the market.
In 2000, DreamWorks SKG formalized its animation efforts by creating DreamWorks Animation as a distinct division dedicated to feature animation. It also acquired a controlling interest of 90% in PDI, renaming it PDI/DreamWorks based in Northern California.
The release of Shrek in 2001 marked a significant achievement by winning the inaugural Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film and boosting the company’s financial standing. Following this success, DreamWorks decided to discontinue traditional hand-drawn animation after releasing Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003), totaling five traditionally animated features. From the release of Shrek 2 (2004) onward—all except for the stop-motion film Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)—the studio focused exclusively on CGI productions. The simultaneous launches of Shrek 2 and Shark Tale made DreamWorks the first studio to debut two CGI animated films within one calendar year, underscoring its leadership in animation innovation and strategic business expansion.
Public company era (2004–2016)
On October 27, 2004, the animation segment was separated and launched as the publicly listed entity DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., operating under the name DreamWorks Animation LLC, and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Katzenberg assumed leadership of this division, while Spielberg and Geffen continued their involvement as investors and advisors. DWA took over stakes in PDI/DreamWorks and arranged with its former parent company to distribute all films until either twelve new titles were released or December 12, 2010, whichever date came later.
By January 31, 2006, DWA entered into a distribution agreement with Paramount Pictures, granting Paramount global rights to all animated productions until the release of 13 new films or December 31, 2012. The final film distributed under the previous arrangement was Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit; Paramount’s initial release was Over the Hedge on May 19, 2006.
Following Flushed Away (2006), DreamWorks Animation ended its collaboration with Aardman due to "creative differences." However, DreamWorks maintained co-ownership of Aardman co-productions except for Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, where their involvement was limited to distribution rights only.
In 2007, DreamWorks Animation committed to producing all future films in stereoscopic 3D, beginning with Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), and partnered with Intel to co-develop the InTru3D technology.
The year 2008 saw DWA expanding its production operations to Bangalore, India by establishing the DreamWorks Dedicated Unit within Technicolor. Initially focusing on television specials and direct-to-video content, this unit later contributed to feature films such as Puss in Boots. To reduce expenses, DWA transitioned its stock listing from the NYSE to NASDAQ in 2009.
From 2009 forward, DreamWorks consistently appeared on Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," ranking between sixth and forty-seventh place between 2009 and 2013—the sole entertainment firm included during those years.
Beginning in 2010, DreamWorks planned a slate of five feature films every two years but later revised this schedule. That year marked a milestone as DWA became the first studio to release three computer-animated features—How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek Forever After, and Megamind—within a single calendar year. Additionally, the company expanded its intellectual property portfolio by acquiring film rights to the Trolls franchise.
Growth and diversification (2012–2015)
In July 2012, DreamWorks Animation acquired Classic Media for $155 million and rebranded it as DreamWorks Classics. The next month, it established a joint venture with Chinese investors named Oriental DreamWorks based in Shanghai, aimed at producing original Chinese films and related content.
During this period, DreamWorks explored multiple distribution partnerships. Discussions with Sony Pictures contemplated U.S. distribution for 2013 releases like The Croods and Turbo, while international distribution was considered through 20th Century Fox. Paramount proposed a one-year extension under more restrictive terms; however, Katzenberg pursued more favorable agreements. Warner Bros. declined participation in distribution talks. Ultimately, in August 2012, DreamWorks secured a five-year worldwide distribution contract with 20th Century Fox that excluded rights to previously released films—those rights were reacquired from Paramount in 2014.
In April 2013, DreamWorks obtained exclusive global licensing rights for merchandise related to the Trolls franchise (excluding Scandinavia). The following month saw the acquisition of AwesomenessTV alongside a multi-year content agreement with Netflix to provide 300 hours of exclusive programming, aiming to broaden revenue streams beyond theatrical releases. This was followed by a licensing deal with Super RTL and the launch of DreamWorks Animation Television under former Nickelodeon executive Margie Cohn. Later that year, DreamWorks purchased London-based Chapman Entertainment’s television library for UK distribution.
February 2014 marked the debut of DreamWorks Press for print and digital publishing initiatives. In June, the company acquired rights to Felix the Cat and launched its YouTube channel DreamWorksTV through AwesomenessTV. By July, DreamWorks had purchased Paramount's pre-2013 film library distribution rights; during this period, distribution was handled by 20th Century Fox until Universal Pictures assumed responsibility in 2018.
Acquisition discussions surfaced toward the end of 2014: SoftBank considered a $3.4 billion offer but withdrew; Hasbro entered merger talks intending to create "DreamWorks-Hasbro" with Katzenberg as chairman; however, negotiations concluded without an agreement.
December 2014 saw the launch of the DreamWorks Channel in Asia via HBO Asia, initially broadcasting in English from August 2015 and subsequently introducing a Thai-language feed. Additionally, DreamWorks sold a 25% stake in AwesomenessTV to Hearst Corporation for $81.25 million.
On January 5, 2015, Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria were appointed co-presidents of feature animation following Bill Damaschke’s departure as Chief Creative Officer. Under their leadership, directors Jason Reitman and Edgar Wright were brought on board for animation projects. Two weeks later, DreamWorks closed its PDI/DreamWorks studio amid restructuring prompted by disappointing performances from Mr. Peabody & Sherman and Penguins of Madagascar, resulting in approximately 500 job losses.
Universal Pictures era (2016–present)
On April 28, 2016, Comcast's NBCUniversal declared its plan to purchase DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion, valuing the shares at $41 each. Jeffrey Katzenberg continued his role leading DreamWorks New Media, while Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, was initially intended to oversee both studios. This acquisition sought to capitalize on DreamWorks' existing franchises and generate new intellectual properties for merchandising and theme park ventures, particularly to enhance Universal’s expanding footprint in China. The Department of Justice approved the transaction on June 21, with the deal finalized on August 22, 2016, officially making DreamWorks a subsidiary of Universal Pictures.
Following the acquisition, Meledandri acted as an advisor rather than assuming direct leadership; instead, Arnold and Soria remained co-presidents of Feature Animation, with Margie Cohn heading the television animation division. DreamWorks’ divisions focused on digital media, marketing, consumer products, and gaming were absorbed into NBCUniversal’s structure. In December 2016, co-president Mireille Soria resigned from her position.
Christopher DeFaria was named president of DreamWorks Feature Animation Group in January 2017, tasked with overseeing development, production, innovation initiatives, and business affairs. In February 2017, Universal acquired a minority interest in Amblin Partners, reestablishing ties between DreamWorks Animation and its former parent company. Additionally, DreamWorks collaborated with Blumhouse Productions on the animated feature Spooky Jack, initially slated for a 2021 release but subsequently postponed. Abhijay Prakash joined as chief operating officer in October 2017 and was elevated to president of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group in 2019; shortly thereafter, Randy Lake assumed the role of DreamWorks COO.
In November 2017, DreamWorks initiated a shorts program that premiered with Bird Karma in early 2018. Oriental DreamWorks was fully acquired by CMC Capital Partners in February 2018 and renamed Pearl Studio; this studio partnered with DreamWorks on the film Abominable (2019). That same month, Kelly Betz advanced to chief financial officer.
By May 2018, Hulu secured exclusive streaming rights for upcoming DreamWorks feature films as well as titles from its existing library, ending a five-year exclusivity arrangement with Netflix dating back to 2013. In July 2018, Viacom purchased AwesomenessTV from DreamWorks for an estimated $25–50 million; however, NBCUniversal retained control of the DreamWorksTV YouTube channel.
Chris Meledandri began working alongside Universal and DreamWorks in November 2018 to rejuvenate the Shrek franchise, emphasizing the importance of bringing back original voice talent. The first project resulting from this collaboration was Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which debuted in December 2022 to both critical acclaim and box office success. DeFaria resigned from his presidency in January 2019; Margie Cohn was promoted to oversee all film and television operations within DreamWorks.
In January 2020, five new series were announced for release on Hulu and Peacock streaming services under the DreamWorks banner. By August 2022, DreamWorks revealed plans to make its MoonRay rendering software open-source; this software became available publicly in March 2023.
As of October 2023, DreamWorks transitioned from solely producing animation internally at Glendale to outsourcing significant portions of animation work to external studios such as Sony Pictures Imageworks for forthcoming projects including The Bad Guys 2. This hybrid production approach involves handling pre-production and some asset creation internally while delegating major production tasks externally.
In November 2024, DreamWorks Animation celebrated its 30th anniversary by announcing its inaugural live-action project: a remake of How to Train Your Dragon, scheduled for release on June 13, 2025.
Logo
DreamWorks Animation's emblem, originally adopted from its parent company DreamWorks Pictures, depicts a boy seated on a crescent moon holding a fishing rod. This classic logo, crafted by Robert Hunt and animated by Wes Takahashi, was used from Antz (1998) through Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003).
In 2004, the studio unveiled a new logo portraying the boy ascending toward the moon with balloons in broad daylight. The accompanying score was adapted from "Fairytale," composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, known for his work on Shrek and its sequels. This version remained in use between Shrek 2 (2004) and Monsters vs. Aliens (2009).
A further redesign appeared in 2010, featuring the boy fishing on the moon set against a cosmic backdrop, paired with an updated fanfare by Gregson-Williams. This logo was featured from How to Train Your Dragon (2010) until Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017).
After DreamWorks Animation was acquired by Universal Pictures in 2016, a refreshed logo emerged that transitioned from traditional animation into CGI. The new musical theme, created by composer John Powell, who also contributed to the Shrek franchise, integrated motifs from earlier scores. This logo first appeared with the trailer for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World in 2018 and fully debuted with the film's release in 2019.
In November 2022, DreamWorks introduced an updated logo showcasing the "Moon Child" interacting with characters from prominent franchises such as The Bad Guys, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, The Boss Baby, Trolls, and Shrek. This iteration incorporates reimagined fanfares by Gregson-Williams and Powell. Designed by production designers Kendal Cronkhite and Suzanne Buirgy alongside a team of up to forty individuals over eight months, it premiered on DreamWorks' YouTube channel on November 22, 2022, before its theatrical debut with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on November 25.
Character lineups have evolved since then; for instance, in Trolls Band Together (2023), some franchises were substituted with Madagascar, The Croods, and Puss in Boots. For the forthcoming Dog Man (2025), the logo will replace The Bad Guys with characters from The Wild Robot (2024), including Gingy from the Shrek series.
Process
DreamWorks Animation handles much of its film production internally at its Glendale studios, while certain projects are co-produced with subsidiaries like Pacific Data Images, which has contributed to titles such as Antz, the Shrek series, and the Madagascar films. The DreamWorks Dedicated Unit (DDU) based in Bangalore supported productions like Puss in Boots and Penguins of Madagascar.
Additionally, animation work is outsourced to studios including Mikros Image and Technicolor Animation Productions—for example, on projects like Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. Jellyfish Pictures has provided production support for films such as Spirit Untamed, Dog Man, and The Bad Guys, while Minimo VFX supplied rigging services. Upcoming titles like The Bad Guys 2 will employ a hybrid production approach involving Sony Pictures Imageworks, combining internal pre-production and asset development with external animation efforts.
Since 2014, DreamWorks has utilized its proprietary animation software Premo, complemented since 2018 by its in-house renderer MoonRay, which debuted on the short film Bilby. Production budgets typically range between $125 million and $165 million, with Monsters vs. Aliens being the most expensive at $175 million. Following the release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, budgets have generally decreased to between $65 million and $100 million, aligning more closely with industry standards set by studios like Illumination. Lower-budget productions include titles such as Captain Underpants ($38 million), Spirit Untamed ($30 million), and Dog Man ($40 million).
Rather than adhering to a singular visual style, DreamWorks prioritizes diverse artistic interpretations tailored to each project. Former Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke emphasized this flexible philosophy in 2012, contrasting films like the vibrant Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted with the darker tone of Rise of the Guardians. This approach was reaffirmed by Margie Cohn in 2022, highlighting the studio’s capacity to deliver varied aesthetics evident in productions like The Bad Guys, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and the ongoing Trolls series.
Partnerships
Since 2002, DreamWorks Animation has maintained a key alliance with Hewlett-Packard, which persisted through the company's division into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This partnership supported several film releases such as Kung Fu Panda 3, Trolls, The Boss Baby, and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, with DreamWorks exclusively utilizing HP's workstations and server technology. In 2005, the two companies jointly launched HP Halo Telepresence Solutions, a system enabling live, face-to-face communication across multiple locations.
In the same year, AMD provided Opteron processors to DreamWorks under a three-year agreement concluding in 2008 after the release of Kung Fu Panda. Following this period, DreamWorks transitioned to utilizing Intel Xeon processors starting with Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Additionally, DreamWorks and Intel unveiled InTru3D technology in 2008, designed to produce all upcoming films in 3D format, beginning with Monsters vs. Aliens.
DreamWorks also collaborated with NetApp to deploy cloud-based storage solutions, starting with the production of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, thereby improving its production infrastructure.
By 2020, Lenovo was appointed as DreamWorks' data center partner and by 2021 had become its preferred workstation provider, concluding a 19-year relationship with HP.
The DreamWorks Experience: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
The DreamWorks Experience featured interactive character encounters and live performances—including ice shows, water spectacles, parades, meet-and-greets, and themed dining—highlighting beloved franchises such as Shrek (Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots), Kung Fu Panda (Po, Tigress), Madagascar (Alex, Gloria, King Julien, Mort, The Penguins), and How To Train Your Dragon (Toothless, Meatlug, Stoick, Valka, Gobber).
Introduced in June 2010 through a strategic partnership with Royal Caribbean International, this entertainment offering was available aboard various cruise ship classes including Freedom, Voyager, Oasis, and Quantum. The collaboration sought to enrich Royal Caribbean’s onboard entertainment by leveraging DreamWorks’ popular intellectual properties. However, on April 11, 2019, the program ended after both parties opted not to renew their agreement.
The DreamWorks Experience: Gaylord Hotels (2011–2015)
In April 2011, DreamWorks Animation debuted the DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord Entertainment’s resorts located in Nashville, Orlando, Dallas, and Washington, D.C., under a four-year contract concluding in January 2015. Following Marriott International’s acquisition of Gaylord Entertainment, the partnership was not extended.
The DreamWorks Experience: Dreamworld in Australia (2011–2022)
On November 10, 2011, Australian theme park Dreamworld revealed a $10 million three-phase initiative to incorporate DreamWorks Animation characters and films into its attractions. The initial phase launched on December 19, 2011 with the DreamWorks Holiday Shrektacular Show, featuring eight live characters on stage. After the peak season ended, Dreamworld closed most attractions within Kid's World on February 1, 2012 to retheme an 8,400 square meter area into the DreamWorks Experience zone, which officially opened on March 31, 2012.
On July 15, 2012, Dreamworld closed the Avalanche ride to develop the final segment named Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness. This phase introduced new bumper cars called Skadoosh alongside the thrill ride Pandamonium and the Kung Fu Academy attraction.
In November 2022, Dreamworld announced plans for a $55 million redevelopment that would replace the DreamWorks Experience with Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland in 2023. Most existing rides were retained within this new area while Kung Fu Panda-themed attractions were relocated to Ocean Parade.
DreamPlay by DreamWorks: City of Dreams Manila
DreamPlay by DreamWorks, recognized as the first-ever indoor interactive play and creativity center theme park globally, launched on June 12, 2015, within the City of Dreams Manila complex.
DreamWorks Water Park
On July 11, 2012, then-CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg revealed plans for the DreamWorks Water Park, an indoor aquatic attraction located at American Dream Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This facility showcases rides and experiences themed around franchises such as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and subsequently Trolls. Initially, Triple Five Group aimed to open the park in late 2019. However, the opening date was postponed several times—from September to November 2019, then to March 2020. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused indefinite delays, with the park ultimately debuting on October 1, 2020. This development marks a deliberate move to broaden DreamWorks' presence in experiential entertainment within a prominent retail and leisure destination.
DreamWorks Land
On July 20, 2023, Universal Studios Florida announced that DreamWorks Land would open in 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort, replacing the former KidsZone. This newly themed section highlights well-known DreamWorks Animation properties including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, and Gabby's Dollhouse. The area officially welcomed visitors on June 14, 2024.
DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment
DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment served as the home video distribution division for DreamWorks Animation. Initially, home video releases were handled by DreamWorks Home Entertainment through Universal Pictures Home Entertainment until 2006. After Paramount Pictures acquired DreamWorks SKG, a separate distribution agreement led to the creation of DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment as a sub-label under Paramount Home Entertainment, launching with Over the Hedge on October 17, 2006.
In 2012, following a five-year distribution contract with 20th Century Fox, this label transitioned to 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, although on-screen credits were discontinued. Paramount retained distribution rights for titles released before 2013 until these were sold to Fox and subsequently reacquired by DreamWorks on July 1, 2014.
The partnership with Fox concluded in 2017 after NBCUniversal acquired DreamWorks Animation in 2016. Between 2018 and 2021, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment oversaw distribution of the DreamWorks catalog, which resulted in the discontinuation of DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment. Presently, releases are managed by Studio Distribution Services, a collaborative venture between Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
Franchises
| Abominable || 1 || 1 || 2 || 2019–2023 | The Bad Guys || 2 || 2 || 0 || 2022–present| Franchise | Number of Films | Number of Short Films | Number of TV Seasons | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince of Egypt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1998–2000 |
| Shrek / Puss in Boots | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2001–present |
| Spirit | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2002–2023 |
| Madagascar | 4 | 4 | 17 | 2005–present |
| Kung Fu Panda | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2008–present |
| Monsters vs. Aliens | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2009–2014 |
| How to Train Your Dragon | 5 | 6 | 22 | 2010–present |
| Megamind | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2010–present |
| The Croods | 2 | 3 | 10 | 2013–present |
| Turbo | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2013–2016 |
| Rocky and Bullwinkle / Mr. Peabody & Sherman | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2014–2019 |
| Home | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2014–2018 |
| Trolls | 3 | 5 | 15 | 2016–present |
| Tales of Arcadia | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2016–2021 |
| The Boss Baby | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2017–present
|- | Captain Underpants || 2 || 0 || 4 || 2017–present |
Top-Grossing Films
| Position | Film Title | Release Year | Domestic Box Office Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrek 2 | 2004 | $441,226,807 |
| 2 | Shrek the Third | 2007 | $322,719,944 |
| 3 | Shrek | 2001 | $267,851,831 |
| 4 | Shrek Forever After | 2010 | $238,736,787 |
| 5 | How to Train Your Dragon | 2010 | $217,581,231 |
| 6 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | 2012 | $216,391,482 |
| 7 | Kung Fu Panda | 2008 | $215,434,591 |
| 8 | Monsters vs. Aliens | 2009 | $198,351,526 |
| 9 | Madagascar | 2005 | $193,595,521 |
| 10 | ' 'Kung Fu Panda 4 | ' '2024 | ' '$193,590,620 |
| Position | Film Title | Release Year | Global Box Office Earnings |
|---|
| Rank | Title | Year | Worldwide Box Office Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrek_2 |2004 |$928,974,162 | |||
| Shrek_the_Third |2007 |$808,308,862 | |||
| Shrek_Forever_After |2010 |$752,600,867 | |||
| Madagascar_3:_Europe's_Most_Wanted |2012 |$746,921,274 | |||
| Kung_Fu_Panda_2 |2011 |$665,692,281 | |||
| Kung_Fu_Panda_(film) |2008 |$631,744,560 | |||
| How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_2 |2014 |$621,537,519 |
Key Personnel
- Chris Meledandri, Senior Advisor
- Alessandro Pepe, FX Animator
- Nafees Bin Zafar, Principal Engineer
See also
- DreamWorks Pictures
- Illumination
- Universal Animation Studios
- Amblimation
- Pacific Data Images
- Pearl Studio
- List of animation studios owned by Comcast NBCUniversal
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