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Shrek Out-earns Toy Story Per Film
30 May
Summary
- Shrek franchise averages $668.3 million per film worldwide.
- Toy Story franchise averages $651 million per film worldwide.
- Shrek films have earned $4.010 billion globally.

The enduring popularity of animated franchises like Toy Story and Shrek continues to captivate global audiences. When examining their worldwide box office performance on a per-film average, the Shrek franchise emerges as the higher earner.
Shrek's combined worldwide earnings stand at an impressive $4.010 billion across its six films. This translates to an average of $668.3 million per movie, surpassing the Toy Story franchise. The Toy Story series, which includes four main films and a spin-off, has grossed $3.255 billion in total.
With an average of $651 million per film, Toy Story falls approximately $17.3 million short of Shrek's per-film average. Future releases, including Toy Story 5 slated for June 19, 2026, and Shrek 5 expected in 2027, may influence these ongoing box office comparisons.