when was the first shrek film released in the uk
May 18, 2001
Shrek
The film was theatrically released in the United States on May 18, 2001, and grossed $484.4 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million. 
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Shrek [SEP] Introduction
Although plans for a fifth film were canceled prior to the fourth film's release, the project was revived in 2016 and has since stalled, with production and a potential release date getting pushed back.