The Shrek film featuring Smash Mouth’s “All Star” in its opening sequence is Shrek.
“All Star” plays during the opening credits of the first Shrek film, released in 2001. The song was recorded by the American rock band Smash Mouth and became strongly associated with the movie after appearing alongside scenes that establish Shrek’s solitary life in his swamp.
The track had already been released before the film. Smash Mouth included it on the 1999 album Astro Lounge, where it became one of the band’s best-known songs. Its use in Shrek helped connect the animated fairy-tale setting with contemporary pop-rock music.
“All Star” is sometimes mistakenly attributed to a later Shrek sequel because music is a major part of the entire franchise. However, the recognizable opening placement belongs to the first film. The soundtrack also includes songs by artists such as Rufus Wainwright and the Proclaimers.