Ranking The Best Characters From 'Shrek' In Anticipation For Shrek 5!

Filled to the brim with confidence, bravado, and bravery, Puss in Boots was introduced to the Shrek franchise in the second installment, and immediately became a fan favorite and one of the most important characters in all of animation. His flirtatious demeanor with excellent swordsmanship makes him come off as the best adaptation of Zoro for children ever put to screen, and he was so beloved, he even got his very own spin-off series. Puss in Boots was the first character introduced to show that the world of Shrek was not what we thought, and was only going to get bigger and better from then on out.

My thirst for adventure will never be quenched!

The titular character for the Shrek franchise and pop culture icon, Shrek is the curmudgeonly old ogre with a heart of gold. One of the biggest staples in animation history, Shrek has found an audience that loves and adores him for exactly who he is. He may not be the most admirable or lovable at times, but Shrek is shockingly human for an ogre, and his flaws have helped him resonate with audiences for the past decade, as we all have a little bit of Shrek in us from time to time, but just like him, our good always shines through.

After a while you learn to ignore the names people call you and just trust who you are.

The peanut butter to Shrek's jelly, Donkey is the lovable partner in crime and the complete opposite of the titular characters in every way imaginable. A loving, caring, high-energy, and often side-splittingly funny staple in the series, Donkey has been the premiere sidekick in not only animation but in films as a whole! With some of the most memorable lines in the franchise and some of the most heartwarming moments to boot, Donkey is a beacon of all that is right in the world of Shrek.

This’ll be fun. We’ll stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning… I’m making waffles!

The Gingerbread Man was the first in a long line of incredible supporting characters introduced in the Shrek franchise. While he may never have the biggest roles in any of the films he appears in, Gingy always manages to make his presence known with his rebellious attitude and snarky one-liners. The perfect mix of sass, confidence, and conviction, Gingy always stands up for what he believes in, no matter what the potentially devastating consequences could be. 

The only thing you're gonna be king of is King of the Stupides!

Like all fairytales, Shrek of course has a Dragon in it, but this being the Shrek franchise, of course, it is unlike any other fairy tale dragon. While she doesn't technically have a single line of dialog in any of the films, Dragon manages to be a flirtatious and lovable character and the love interest of Donkey. Dragon is always there to help out her steed and his friends whenever they need it, and she even became a mother, giving birth to some truly bizarre but adorable dragon/donkey hybrid babies. 

Roar!

While her story may seem ordinary, a princess locked away in a tower awaiting her prince charming, Princess Fiona is anything but, as she defies any and all expectations of what a “Princess” could, or should, be, and is unapologetically herself. Arguably the most relatable and normal character in the Shrek franchise, Fiona is often the voice of reason and intelligence, while never being a pushover. Just as Shrek does, audiences fall in love with Fiona for her ability to be comfortable in her own skin, and not let anyone tell her what she can't do.

Well, maybe you shouldn't judge people before you get to know them.