Shrek 5 is officially set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026, marking the return of the beloved ogre and his trusty sidekick Donkey after a 16-year hiatus. The fifth installment in the Shrek franchise will once again feature the original voice cast, with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz reprising their roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona, respectively.
The upcoming film will be helmed by Walt Dohrn, who has contributed to previous Shrek movies, alongside Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri. Fans can also look forward to a potential Donkey spinoff movie, as hinted by Eddie Murphy during a recent interview.
The Shrek franchise has been a massive success since its debut in 2001, with the first film winning an Academy Award and the sequels earning significant global revenue. The resurgence of interest in a fifth Shrek movie was sparked by the success of the latest Puss in Boots installment, “Puss in Boots: The Wish.”
While the return of Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots is still uncertain, the confirmed involvement of the original trio of stars, along with the creative team behind the previous films, promises a nostalgic and entertaining experience for Shrek fans.
