In this film publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Fiona, voiced by Cameron Diaz, left, and Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, right, are shown in a scene from, "Shrek Forever After."
But the fourth film in the monster franchise from DreamWorks Animation had the weakest debut of all the "Shrek" sequels. "Shrek 2," from 2004, opened with $108 million. "Shrek the Third," from 2007, made $121.6 million in its first weekend.
And the latest installment was available for the first time in 3-D and IMAX 3-D, where ticket prices are higher - up to $19 in Manhattan.
This time, Shrek - voiced as always by Mike Myers - is experiencing a mid-life crisis, so he makes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to live as a fearsome ogre again for one day.
The other new wide release, "MacGruber," opened in sixth place with a disappointing $4.1 million.
