In 2001, the world was introduced to a new juggernaut in the world of animation with the release of Shrek. The movie about the big green ogre and his adventure to rescue Princess Fiona to get his swamp back showed the world that, despite his prickly demeanor, this ogre, just like an onion, had plenty of layers. The first film garnered mass critical acclaim and grossed over $250 million at the box office, making the incredible cast of characters household names around the world.