Beloved Animated Sequel Lands on Top 10 Just One Day After Netflix Debut

By Charlie Ridgely

After months of dominance from the Despicable Me movies, Netflix has added films from another classic animated franchise to its ranks, and there's a chance these could prove even more popular on the streaming service. On March 1st, Netflix added Shrek and Shrek 2 to its lineup. The DreamWorks franchise is one of the most beloved animated properties on the planet, as well as the first-ever winner of the Best Animated Feature Oscar.

Immediately after being added to Netflix this week, Shrek showed just how popular it is amongst viewers. Wednesday's edition of the Netflix Top 10 shows Shrek 2 as one of the most-viewed titles on the entire service, just one day after its arrival.

Wednesday's list — which includes both movies and TV — shows Shrek 2 in the number six overall spot. The nearly two-decade-old film is beating out brand new Netflix releases, showing just how many people still love repeat viewings of Shrek. Judging by how long the Despicable Me movies have appeared in the Top 10, it won't be too surprising if Shrek sticks around for quite a while.

You can check out a full rundown of Wednesday's Netflix Top 10 below!

1. Vikings Valhalla

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"In this sequel to Vikings, a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny – and make history."

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2. Worst Roommate Ever

"Violent con artists. Stone-cold killers. These terrifying stories unveil some of the worst cohabitation experiences one could ever imagine."

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3. Inventing Anna

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"Audacious entrepreneur or con artist? A journalist chases down the story of Anna Delvey, who convinced New York's elite she was a German heiress."

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4. Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming

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"Madea's back – hallelujer! And she's not putting up[ with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her great-grandson's college graduation celebration."

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5. Love Is Blind

"Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person."

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6. Shrek 2

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"Back in Far Far Away, Shrek and Fiona share news of their marriage. But a sinister plan involving Prince Charming threatens their happily ever after."

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7. Battleship

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"The classic Battleship board game moves to the big screen in this at-sea adventure about defending planet Earth from a mysterious enemy threat."

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8. Just Like Heaven

"When a heartbroken architect moves into a new apartment, he clashes with the previous tenant's spirit, which lingers behind."

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9. Sweet Magnolias

"Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small, Southern town of Serenity."

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10. Restless

"After going to extremes to cover up an accident, a corrupt cop's life spirals out of control when he starts receiving threats from a mysterious witness."

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