While many sequels fail to live up to the original, 'Shrek 2' became a massive financial juggernaut, out-grossing its predecessor significantly. It earned $928 million and became the highest-grossing animated film ever at the time of its release. Its success was due to its broad appeal, combining fairy tale slapstick for children with pop-culture satire for adults. The film featured an expanded star-studded voice cast, including Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. It proved to DreamWorks and the rest of Hollywood that animation was not just for kids, but a primary engine for 'top-tier' blockbuster revenue, leading to an explosion of animated franchises throughout the 2000s.