Top 10 Grossing DreamWorks Animation Movies

The following ranking is based on the top 10 grossing DreamWorks Animation movies. The list includes release date, approval rating, production budget and total domestic lifetime gross. The ranking shows the Box Office performance of DreamWorks Animation movies. Keep in mind that the source is based on estimates by professional researchers and movie industry writers. Movie information is subject to change. To see the detailed box office gross page for this ranking, click here.

1. Shrek 2
The movie was directed by Andrew Adamson. Shrek 2 was released May 19, 2004 and grossed $108,037,878 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $150 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 89% overall approval rating. Shrek 2 grossed $441,226,247 in total domestic box office.

2. Shrek the Third
The movie was directed by Raman Hui and Chris Miller. Shrek the Third was released May 18, 2007 and grossed $121,629,270 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $160 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 41% overall approval rating. Shrek the Third grossed $322,719,944 in total domestic box office.

3. Shrek
The movie was directed by Andrew Adamson. Shrek was released May 16, 2001 and grossed $42,347,760 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $60 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 89% overall approval rating. Shrek grossed $267,665,011 in total domestic box office.

4. Kung Fu Panda
The movie was directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. Kung Fu Panda was released June 6, 2008 and grossed $60,239,130 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $130 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 89% overall approval rating. Kung Fu Panda grossed $215,434,591 in total domestic box office.

5. Monsters vs. Aliens
The movie was directed by Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman. Monsters vs. Aliens was released March 27, 2009 and grossed $59,321,095 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $175 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 72% overall approval rating. Monsters vs. Aliens grossed $198,351,526 in total domestic box office.

6. Madagascar
The movie was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. Madagascar was released May 27, 2005 and grossed $47,224,594 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $75 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 55% overall approval rating. Madagascar grossed $193,595,521 in total domestic box office.

7. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
The movie was directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was released November 7, 2008 and grossed $63,106,589 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $150 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 64% overall approval rating. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa grossed $180,010,950 in total domestic box office.

8. Shark Tale
The movie was directed by Vicky Jenson and Bibo Bergeron. Shark Tale was released October 1, 2004 and grossed $47,604,606 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $75 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 34% overall approval rating. Shark Tale grossed $160,861,908 in total domestic box office.

9. Over the Hedge
The movie was directed by Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick. Over the Hedge was released May 19, 2006 and grossed $38,457,003 over the opening weekend. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 74% overall approval rating. Over the Hedge grossed $155,019,340 in total domestic box office.

10. Bee Movie
The movie was directed by Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith. Bee Movie was released November 2, 2007 and grossed $38,021,044 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $150 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 51% overall approval rating. Bee Movie grossed $126,631,277 in total domestic box office.

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Source:
RottenTomatoes.com
Boxofficemojo.com
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