DreamWorks Animation announces December 23, 2026, as the release date for Shrek 5, marking the return of the beloved ogre after over a decade. The film faces no direct competition on its release day but will premiere alongside two other high-profile movies in December.
DreamWorks Animation has officially set a release date for Shrek 5 , scheduling it to hit theaters on December 23, 2026. Currently, the film has no direct competition on its release day. However, it will premiere during the same month as two other major film releases, including 20th Century Studios' which has been moved to an earlier release date window in July 2026. The Despicable Me spin-off was originally slated to debut on June 30, 2027.
Shrek 5 will be directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn from a screenplay written by Michael McCullers. This new installment marks a return to the franchise after over a decade since the theatrical release of Shrek Forever After. The sequel will once again feature the iconic voices of returning cast members Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona. While further details about the plot and new characters remain under wraps, fans are eagerly anticipating a fresh adventure in the beloved ogre's world. Production is led by Christopher Meledandri, Gina Shay, and John Swanson.Following the critical success of the Puss in Boots franchise, DreamWorks Animation is also actively developing a Donkey spin-off movie, again starring Murphy. According to the acclaimed comedic actor, the Donkey movie will be released after Shrek 5. Since its debut in 2001, the entire Shrek franchise, including its spin-off movies, has generated a combined worldwide gross of over $4 billion at the box office.
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