Shrek 5 Set for Mid-2026 Release: Fans Rejoice as DreamWorks

Grab your torch and pitchforks! DreamWorks Animation has officially announced the return of everyone’s favorite ogre. “Shrek 5” is set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026, marking a 16-year gap since the last installment of the iconic franchise.

In an exciting post on X, DreamWorks Animation confirmed the release date and the return of the original star-studded cast. Mike Myers will once again lend his voice to the eponymous ogre, with Cameron Diaz reprising her role as Princess Fiona and Eddie Murphy returning as the irrepressible Donkey.

Key Details:

• Release Date: July 1, 2026
• Returning Cast: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy
• Directors: Walt Dohrn (“Trolls”) and Brad Ableson (“Minions: The Rise of Gru”)
• Writers: Michael McCullers and Christopher Meledandri

The “Shrek” franchise began its journey in 2001 with a smash hit that won the hearts of audiences worldwide. It was followed by successful sequels: “Shrek 2” (2004), “Shrek the Third” (2007), and “Shrek Forever After” (2010). The franchise also expanded with the spinoff “Puss in Boots” (2011), featuring Antonio Banderas as the outlaw cat, with a sequel, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” released in 2022.

While it remains unconfirmed if Banderas will join the cast of “Shrek 5,” fans are eagerly anticipating any updates on the involvement of other beloved characters.

Eddie Murphy previously hinted at the return of Donkey in an interview with Collider in June, even revealing that Donkey might get his own spinoff movie. This news has further fueled excitement among fans who have long awaited the continuation of the Shrek saga.

The “Shrek” franchise has transcended the realm of cinema to become a cultural phenomenon. Its impact is evident with the release of Shrek-themed Crocs in 2023 and a replica of Shrek’s swamp home listed on Airbnb last September.

Directed by Walt Dohrn and Brad Ableson, and penned by Michael McCullers and Christopher Meledandri, “Shrek 5” promises to bring back the magic, humor, and heart that made the original films beloved classics. As the release date approaches, fans old and new are gearing up for another adventure in the whimsical world of Shrek.