DreamWorks Animation starts working on the sequel to the successful original Shrek movie.
Shrek 2 is officially released to the public and becomes a major box office success.
The movie receives critical acclaim and wins multiple awards in animation categories.
The DVD version of Shrek 2 is released, becoming one of the best-selling DVDs of the year.
Shrek and Fiona return to their swamp after their honeymoon, expecting a quiet life together.
Shrek and Fiona receive an invitation from Fiona's parents, the King and Queen of Far Far Away, to visit the kingdom.
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey embark on a journey to Far Far Away to meet Fiona's parents.
Shrek and Fiona meet her parents who are initially shocked and uneasy about Shrek being an ogre.
Fairy Godmother reveals her plan to have her son Prince Charming marry Fiona instead of Shrek.
Shrek, wanting to be more acceptable, drinks a potion that temporarily transforms him into a handsome human.
Donkey drinks a potion and turns into a white stallion, becoming more royal in appearance.
Prince Charming plans to impersonate Shrek and marry Fiona by order of Fairy Godmother.
Prince Charming wears Shrek's appearance and attempts to marry Fiona at the royal ball.
Fiona discovers the truth about Charming's impersonation and confronts him.
Shrek, Donkey, and friends fight to thwart Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming's plans.
Fiona kisses Shrek (in his human form), and the true love's spell is broken, turning Shrek back into an ogre permanently.
Fiona's parents accept Shrek as he is, and everyone celebrates the union of Shrek and Fiona.