Since its launch in the late 1990s, DreamWorks Animation has become one of the biggest names in animated films, delivering stories filled with humor, heart, and dazzling visuals. From the swampy antics of Shrek to the epic adventures of Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks has created some of the most memorable characters in modern animation. This definitive list ranks the 120 most popular DreamWorks characters, spanning their biggest franchises and cult favorites.
1. Shrek – The lovable, grumpy ogre who became an unlikely hero.
2. Donkey – Shrek’s fast-talking, loyal sidekick.
3. Princess Fiona – The fierce warrior princess with a hidden secret.
4. Puss in Boots – The swashbuckling feline with irresistible charm.
5. Lord Farquaad – The comically villainous ruler of Duloc.
6. Dragon – The fire-breathing love interest of Donkey.
7. Gingy – The feisty Gingerbread Man from Shrek.
8. Pinocchio (DreamWorks) – The wooden puppet with a squeaky voice in Shrek.
9. Three Little Pigs – Shrek’s fairy tale friends.
10. Big Bad Wolf – The pajama-wearing wolf from Shrek.
11. Po – The kung fu-loving panda from Kung Fu Panda.
12. Master Shifu – Po’s wise and patient mentor.
13. Tigress – The strong, disciplined member of the Furious Five.
14. Monkey – The agile and fun-loving kung fu fighter.
15. Mantis – The small but powerful warrior.
16. Crane – The graceful and strategic fighter.
17. Viper – The kind and skilled snake warrior.
18. Tai Lung – The fierce snow leopard villain of Kung Fu Panda.
19. Kai – The spirit realm villain in Kung Fu Panda 3.
20. Oogway – The wise old tortoise master.
21. Hiccup Haddock – The inventive dragon rider from How to Train Your Dragon.
22. Toothless – Hiccup’s loyal Night Fury dragon.
23. Astrid Hofferson – Hiccup’s brave partner and fellow rider.
24. Stoick the Vast – Hiccup’s strong and caring father.
25. Gobber the Belch – The humorous blacksmith and mentor.
26. Snotlout Jorgenson – The overconfident dragon rider.
27. Fishlegs Ingerman – The gentle and knowledgeable rider.
28. Ruffnut Thorston – The mischievous twin rider.
29. Tuffnut Thorston – The other half of the mischievous twin duo.
30. Valka – Hiccup’s long-lost mother and dragon rescuer.
31. Grimmel the Grisly – The cunning villain in How to Train Your Dragon 3.
32. Alex the Lion – The star of Madagascar.
33. Marty the Zebra – Alex’s energetic best friend.
34. Melman the Giraffe – The hypochondriac giraffe.
35. Gloria the Hippo – The confident and loving hippo.
36. King Julien – The eccentric lemur king.
37. Maurice – Julien’s loyal adviser.
38. Mort – The adorable, foot-loving lemur.
39. Skipper – The leader of the Penguins of Madagascar.
40. Kowalski – The brains of the penguin team.
41. Rico – The unpredictable weapons expert.
42. Private – The sweet and innocent penguin.
43. Dave the Octopus – The villain in Penguins of Madagascar.
44. Megamind – The hilarious supervillain turned hero.
45. Minion (Megamind) – Megamind’s loyal fish-like companion.
46. Metro Man – The charming superhero rival.
47. Roxanne Ritchi – The courageous news reporter.
48. Gallaxhar – The alien villain in Monsters vs. Aliens.
49. Susan “Ginormica” Murphy – The giant woman hero.
50. B.O.B. – The lovable gelatinous blob.
51. Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. – The mad scientist insect hybrid.
52. The Missing Link – The prehistoric fish-ape hybrid.
53. Eep Crood – The adventurous teen from The Croods.
54. Grug Crood – The overprotective caveman father.
55. Ugga Crood – The caring mother.
56. Thunk Crood – The slow but sweet son.
57. Sandy Crood – The feral baby daughter.
58. Guy – The inventive outsider.
59. Belt – Guy’s adorable sloth companion.
60. Dawn Betterman – The modern girl from The Croods: A New Age.
61. Phil Betterman – The “advanced” neighbor.
62. Hope Betterman – Phil’s wife.
63. Spirit – The wild stallion from Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
64. Rain – Spirit’s love interest.
65. Little Creek – Spirit’s human friend.
66. Turbo – The villainous snail in Turbo.
67. Theo/Turbo – The racing snail hero.
68. Chet – Turbo’s cautious brother.
69. Whiplash – The veteran racing snail.
70. Burn – The fiery snail racer.
71. Skidmark – The crazy stunt snail.
72. Smoove Move – The chill racer.
73. Sherman – The curious boy from Mr. Peabody & Sherman.
74. Mr. Peabody – The genius dog.
75. Penny Peterson – Sherman’s friend.
76. Eris – The goddess of chaos in Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas.
77. Sinbad – The daring sailor.
78. Marina – The strong-willed princess.
79. Proteus – Sinbad’s friend and rival.
80. Moses – The prophet from The Prince of Egypt.
81. Rameses – The pharaoh and Moses’ brother.
82. Tzipporah – Moses’ wife.
83. Miriam – Moses’ sister.
84. Aaron – Moses’ brother.
85. Joseph – From Joseph: King of Dreams.
86. The Antz (Z, Bala) – From Antz.
87. Hopper – The villain from Antz.
88. Queen Ant – The wise ruler.
89. Captain Smek – The alien leader in Home.
90. Oh – The lovable misfit alien.
91. Tip Tucci – The brave human girl.
92. Pig – Tip’s pet cat.
93. Abominable (Everest) – The friendly yeti from Abominable.
94. Yi – The adventurous girl.
95. Jin – Yi’s friend.
96. Peng – Yi’s cousin.
97. Blinky – From Trollhunters.
98. Jim Lake Jr. – The first human Trollhunter.
99. Claire Nuñez – Jim’s partner.
100. Toby Domzalski – Jim’s best friend.
101. Draal – The strong troll ally.
102. Strickler – The changeling teacher.
103. Krel Tarron – From 3Below.
104. Aja Tarron – Krel’s sister.
105. Varvatos Vex – The alien bodyguard.
106. Douxie Casperan – The wizard from Wizards.
107. Nari – The nature arcane.
108. Skrael – The ice arcane.
109. Bellroc – The fire arcane.
110. Croc – The wrestling gator from Rio (DreamWorks distribution).
111. Blu – The rare macaw (DreamWorks Fox partnership).
112. Jewel – Blu’s partner.
113. Nigel – The cockatoo villain.
114. Gabi – Nigel’s sidekick.
115. Tulio – The scientist from Rio.
116. Linda – Blu’s human owner.
117. Oscar – The hustler fish from Shark Tale.
118. Lenny – The vegetarian shark.
119. Angie – Oscar’s friend.
120. Lola – The seductive fish villainess.
From sarcastic lemurs to kung fu pandas and dragon riders, DreamWorks Animation has proven it can create characters that rival any studio’s lineup. These 120 personalities embody the studio’s trademark blend of humor, heart, and storytelling magic, ensuring their place in animation history.
