There’s more to the fairytale of ‘s happily ever after.
On Tuesday, DreamWorks Animation that “Shrek 5” is officially in the works, with its stars − as Shrek, as Fiona and as Donkey − also returning. The studio did not announce plans for .
“Shrek 5” is slated for a July 1, 2026, release, 25 years after the first “Shrek” film came out in May 2001.
The most recent “Shrek” installment, “Shrek Forever After,” came out in 2010, though several spinoffs, including 2022’s “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” have been released since. The wide-ranging “Shrek” franchise includes short films, a TV show, a Tony-nominated Broadway musical and Universal Studios amusement park attractions.
The original film, released in 2001, follows Shrek the reclusive ogre, whose swamp becomes overrun by fairy tale creatures cast out by Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow), who must marry a princess to become king. To get his beloved home back, Shrek is tasked by Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona from a castle guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. During this quest, he has the help of Donkey, a wise-cracking blabbermouth with a heart of gold.
What Eddie Murphy has said about ‘Shrek 5’, Donkey spin-off
Two weeks before “Shrek 5” was officially announced, while promoting his film “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” that he was also doing voice work for the new animated installment.
In Collider released June 24, Murphy revealed, “We started doing ‘Shrek’ four or five months ago. I recorded the first act, and we’ll be doing it this year, we’ll finish it up.”
He added, “Another ‘Shrek’ is coming out, and Donkey’s gonna have his own movie.”
Murphy clarified that he’s not working on both projects at once. “Shrek 5” comes first, and “we’re doing a Donkey one next.”
Contributing: Olivia Munson
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