Since its creation on October 12, 1994, DreamWorks Animation has been a major competitor in the animated film industry, making a name for itself by specializing in more original content while its major competitor, Walt Disney Animated Studios, relies heavily on adapted content. In the 26 years since its inception, DreamWorks has produced 39 animated films, grossing over $15 Billion worldwide box office sales.
One of DreamWorks’ defining features has always been its ability to create family-oriented comedy. 15 of the studio’s films have been rated among the 50 highest-grossing films, with their sequels frequently rating higher than their originals. DreamWorks has established a legacy that has tickled the funny bones of millions, a reputation that lets their box office numbers speak for themselves.
38 Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, $26 Million
Released July 2, 2003, the famed sailor Sinbad must travel to the end of the world to retrieve the Book of Peace after being framed for theft by the goddess Eris.
37 The Road to El Dorado, $50 Million
Released March 31, 2000, two conmen find themselves keeping up the ruse of a lifetime when they’re mistaken for gods after finding the fabled city of gold, El Dorado.
36 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, $56.1 Million
Released October 5, 2005, an eccentric inventor and his canine companion set out to uncover the cause behind a string of garden sabotages before their annual giant vegetable contest.
35 The Croods: A New Age, $56.4 Million
Released November 25, 2020, the Croods find their prehistoric lifestyle challenged when they meet the Bettermans, a family who claim to be far more evolved.
34 Abominable, $60 Million
Released September 27, 2019, after finding a lost, young Yeti, three teens dodge a rich collector and a zoologist to get him back home.
33 Flushed Away, $64 Million
Released November 3, 2006, a high-society rat accidentally gets flushed down a toilet where he discovers how the other half live in the London sewers.
32 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, $73.2 Million
Released May 24, 2002, after being captured by humans, a wild stallion struggles against becoming tame, hoping to one day return to his herd.
31 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, $73.9 Million
Released June 2, 1017, after concocting the perfect prank, two elementary schoolers hypnotize their principal into believing he’s a superhero who fights crime in nothing but a cape and tighty whities.
30 Turbo, $83 Million
Released July 17, 2013, after an accident gives an ordinary garden snail superspeed, he sets off to win the Indy 500.
29 Penguins of Madagascar, $83.8 Million
Released Nov 26, 2014, the Madagascar penguins join up with covert organization The North Wind to protect the world from the supervillain Dr. Octavius Brine.
28 Antz, $90 Million
Released October 2, 1998, a disgruntled worker ant goes to great lengths to impress the princess he’s fallen in love with, unintentionally uncovering a devious plot.
27 The Prince of Egypt, $101 Million
Released December 18, 1998, the Biblical story of Moses is told, depicting a foundling Egyptian Prince who forsakes his family to deliver his people from servitude.
26 Rise of the Guardians, $103 Million
Released November 21, 2012, when an evil spirit threatens the children of Earth, history’s most celebrated heroes team up to stop him.
25 Chicken Run, $106 Million
Released June 23, 2000, a group of chickens on a chicken farm recruit a cockerel to help them escape being turned into pot pies.
24 Mr. Peabody & Sherman, $111 Million
Released March 7, 2014, a super-intelligent dog and his adopted son travel through time attempting to fix a rift they made.
23 Bee Movie, $126 Million
Released November 2, 2007, after learning that humans consume honey, a bumblebee decides to sue the human race, resulting in unexpected consequences.
22 Kung Fu Panda 3, $143
Released January 29, 2016, Po reconnects with his past after finding a hidden village of pandas, only to ask for their help when a spirit warrior threatens the Kung Fu Masters’ legacy.
21 Megamind, $148
Released November 5, 2010, after finally defeating his archnemesis, a supervillain realizes he has no purpose in life and must search for a new one.
20 Puss in Boots, $149
Released October 28, 2001, a renegade cat and his friends venture out to save his reputation by finding the Golen Goose’s eggs.
19 Trolls, $153 Million
Released November 4, 2016, polar opposites, Poppy and Branch, use the power of music to save their friends after Bergens invade their village.
18 Over the Hedge, $155 Million
Released May 19, 2006, a conman raccoon convinces a group of woodland creatures to burgle a suburban community after running afoul of a grizzly bear.
17 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, $160.7 Million
Released February 22, 2019, after finding another Night Fury, Hiccup races to find “The Hidden World,” the secret homeplace of dragons before the dragon hunter Grimmel does.
16 Shark Tale, $160.8 Million
Released October 1, 2004, a no-name fish and the outcast son of a shark mob boss start dangerous rumors to gain social standing after the death of the shark boss’ favored son.
15 Kung Fu Panda 2, $165 Million
Released May 26, 2011, Po struggles with his past while a dastardly peacock plans to conquer China with a powerful new weapon.
14 The Boss Baby, $175 Million
Released March 31, 2017, a business-minded baby joins forces with his 7-year-old brother to thwart the Puppy Co. CEO’s scheming.
13 How to Train Your Dragon 2, $177 Million
Released June 13, 2014, Hiccup and Toothless struggle to maintain peace among the dragons after finding a hidden cave filled with hundreds of wild dragons and their steward, The Dragon Rider.
12 Home, $177 Million
Released March 27, 2015, a runaway alien befriends a human girl and tries to help her on her quest to find her mother after an alien invasion.
11 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, $180 Million
Released November 7, 2008, the Madagascar gang crash-land in Africa after attempting to fly back to New York, where they finally meet more of their kind.
10 The Croods, $187 Million
Released March 22, 1013, a family of cavemen meets a genius who uses the power of invention to help them find a new home.
9 Madagascar, $193 Million
Released May 27, 2005, a group of animals from the New York Zoo find themselves struggling to adjust after ending up in the jungles of Madagascar.
8 Monsters vs. Aliens, $198 Million
Released March 27, 2009, after an accident turns her into a giant, Susan joins a team of misfit monsters to save the Earth from an alien mastermind.
7 Kung Fu Panda, $215 Million
Released June 6, 2008, after unexpectedly being chosen as The Dragon Warrior, Po must learn the ancient art of Kung Fu to save China from the evil Tai Lung.
6 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, $216 Million
Released June 8, 2012, the Madagascar gang continue their journey to return to New York by joining a European circus.
5 How to Train Your Dragon, $217 Million
Released March 26, 2010, a young Viking unexpectedly befriends a dragon, challenging all he’s learned from his dragon hunting heritage.
4 Shrek Forever After, $238 Million
Released May 21, 2010, Shrek gets tricked by Rumplestiltskin into being erased from existence, creating an unsavory alternate reality.
3 Shrek, $267 Million
Released May 16, 2001, a curmudgeonly ogre must rescue a princess in order to regain control of his swamp.
2 Shrek the Third, $322 Million
Released May 18, 2007, Shrek tries to install a teenager as the king of the land of Far, Far Away while Fiona unravels Prince Charming’s schemes.
1 Shrek 2, $441 Million
Released May 19, 2004, Shrek travels to meet Fiona’s parents only to encounter a series of plots against his marriage.
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