DreamWorks Animation has officially announced that Shrek 5 will be hitting cinemas on July 1, 2026, marking 16 years since the release of the fourth film, Shrek Forever After. Fans of the beloved franchise can rejoice as Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy are set to reprise their iconic roles as Shrek, Princess Fiona, and Donkey, respectively.
Shrek 5- Cast and Crew
- Returning Cast:
- Mike Myers (Shrek)
- Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona)
- Eddie Murphy (Donkey)
- Directors:
- Walt Dohrn, who contributed as a writer and artist on the second and third movies and served as head of story on the fourth, will direct.
- Brad Ableson will co-direct.
- Producers:
- Gina Shay
- Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination.
Announcement and Production Details
- The exciting news was shared on X (formerly Twitter), with a spokesperson from DreamWorks Animation stating:
“Not too Far, Far Away… @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.”
- Eddie Murphy confirmed that production had started several months ago and mentioned that he has already recorded the first act of the film. He also revealed plans for a Donkey spin-off movie.
“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,” Murphy told Collider.
Creative Vision
- Chris Meledandri, known for his work on The Super Mario Bros Movie, discussed the process of bringing Shrek back to life.
“We anticipate the cast coming back. Talks are starting now, and every indication that we’ve gotten is there’s tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return,” he told Variety.
- Meledandri emphasized the importance of honoring the core elements that audiences have loved while introducing new story elements and characters.
“It’s not that dissimilar to the process that we went through with Mario, where you look at what the core elements are that audiences have loved, and you do your very best to honor those core elements. And then you’re hard at work to build story elements and new characters that take you to brand new places. The original cast is a huge part of that.”
Anticipation
The announcement of Shrek 5 has generated significant excitement among fans and industry insiders alike. With the original cast on board and a creative team dedicated to maintaining the charm and humor of the franchise, the next installment promises to bring new adventures and laughter to audiences worldwide.
Mark your calendars for July 1, 2026, and get ready to return to the enchanting world of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey!
