Shrek Could Be Set To Become A Supporting Character

Throughout the 2000s, Shrek was one of the biggest animated characters around. The first two films received critical acclaim, with the latter actually becoming DreamWorks Animation’s highest-grossing film ever. However, we haven’t seen anything of him since the release of the animated comedy movie ‘Shrek Forever After’ in 2010. While he might have disappeared, though, some of his companions are still around. Namely, Puss in Boots.

The swashbuckling cat has had several movies since the Shrek series ended, the most recent of which has been quite the success story. In fact, it’s been so popular that some fans now feel like Antonio Banderas’ character actually overshadows Mike Myers’ beloved ogre. In fact, they’re of the opinion that if the latter were ever to make a return, he should play second fiddle to Puss in Boots. Could Shrek be set to become a supporting character, though?

The success of the latest film wasn’t something most people saw coming

The computer-animated adventure film ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ is a movie that probably few people saw coming. While the first film seemed to perform perfectly fine from both a critical and a commercial standpoint, the story wasn’t anything particularly groundbreaking. Plus, it came out in 2011, so the chances of a sequel a decade later seemed unlikely. However, it appears that there have always been intentions to release another movie, with executive producer Guillermo del Toro establishing plans for one as far back as 2012. A few years later, work on the movie began, but it proceeded to enter development hell, stalling progress for several years. Luckily, this didn’t last forever, and the film was ultimately completed, with many stunned by the final result. From the powerful story to the animation style to the characters, everything seemed to come together perfectly to create a blockbuster success.

Puss in Boots showed great depth in the latest movie

Even if you haven’t watched ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ the chances are that you’ve seen some of the love for it online. Several clips went viral last year, including one showing the titular character suffering from a panic attack. The moment was hailed as one of the most authentic depictions of such an attack in media history, further cementing the movie’s legitimacy and making it a must-watch. It’s no wonder that it ended up being nominated at established awards shows like the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Academy Awards. Of course, that’s just a taste of what makes this film so great. Something that a lot of fans loved about ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ was the growth displayed by the title character. Although Puss in Boots has always been a lovable and hilarious sidekick, he’s often lacked depth in past films. That changed with this picture, though, which is why some feel he should now be the main player over Shrek.

The likelihood of a sequel seems fairly certain at the moment

If you’ve always been frustrated by the character of Puss in Boots, the chances are that this film will make you see him in a different light. He is definitely not the same character by the end of the 102-minute runtime, and fans are excited to see where he will go next. Although there’s been no confirmation about a sequel yet, it’s hard to imagine a third film not being released. Aside from the latest movie being a hit, the narrative paves the way for another story in the life of this swashbuckling cat. It’s clear that his journey isn’t over yet, so it would be a waste to cut his time short. Would a future film feature Shrek or other characters from the original franchise, though? Banderas had previously hinted the ogre might appear in ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ so it’s certainly possible. The question is whether or not Mike Myers’ character would steal the limelight.

If Shrek were to return, he’d be best suited as a supporting character

Given the love that people still have for the ‘Shrek’ movies and their vibrant mix of comedic characters, we can see the appeal of bringing the latter back. However, if it were to happen, they would probably be best suited as support characters rather than the main event. One of the primary reasons there wasn’t a fifth ‘Shrek’ film was because the team felt as though ‘Shrek Forever After’ ended the ogre’s story in a satisfying way. There isn’t necessarily a need to tell a whole new tale about Shrek and Fiona, so why risk tainting the franchise? Plus, it’s clear that Puss in Boots has a lot more story potential right now following the release of the last film. To put that aside for Shrek would be a questionable move and potentially hinder the strides that were made with this sequel.

We’ve no idea if Shrek will ever return in any form, but we’d probably welcome it if it does happen. However, we just don’t want it to impede on the amazing progress made by DreamWorks’ surprising new shining star: Puss in Boots.