Shrek 2 (2004)
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
75Kernel Score — Generally Favorable, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 75 on a $150M budget that's already grossed $932.5M worldwide suggests critics and audiences found common ground on this sequel—a rare alignment that explains its commercial dominance.
Director track record: Conrad Vernon
Shrek 2 (75) sits well above Conrad Vernon's own 52.3-point average across his other 4 scored films — his new best-reviewed work to date, decisively outpacing his previous high of Sausage Party (66).
Lead track record: Mike Myers
Shrek 2 (75) sits well above Mike Myers's own 52.9-point average across his other 15 scored films — a strong showing that trails his career peak of Shrek (84).
Box office
Budget $150M · Box office $932.5M