Shrek 5: The Return of DreamWorks' Beloved Ogre and His Friends, Set for Release in 2026

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Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will reprise their roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona respectively.
Negotiations with Myers, Diaz, and Murphy are going well. Antonio Banderas' return as Puss in Boots is not yet confirmed.
Shrek 5 is in development with a release date set for July 1, 2026.
The original Shrek film was released in May 2001 and grossed $487 million worldwide with an Oscar win for Best Animated Feature.
Walt Dohrn will direct Shrek 5, having previously served roles on earlier films in the franchise. Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri will produce the film.
Shrek 5: The Return of DreamWorks' Beloved Ogre and His Friends, Set for Release in 2026

In the magical world of DreamWorks Animation, where ogres find love and fairy tales come to life, the long-awaited fifth installment of the beloved Shrek franchise is finally on its way. According to recent reports, Shrek 5 is officially in development with a release date set for July 1, 2026.

The original trio of Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona will be returning to their iconic roles. The first Shrek film was released back in May 2001 and became a cultural phenomenon with its unique blend of humor, heart, and innovation. Since then, the franchise has spawned several spin-offs including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

DreamWorks Animation announced the upcoming release of Shrek 5 on their Instagram account. Mike Myers himself revealed that he had already begun voice recording for the film earlier this year. Eddie Murphy also expressed his enthusiasm for reprising his role as Donkey and working on a potential Donkey spinoff movie.

The original Shrek turned DreamWorks Animation into a powerhouse studio with its impressive $487 million worldwide gross and an Oscar win for Best Animated Feature. With the success of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which grossed $484 million worldwide and received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, Universal Pictures is keen to see the return of the film's original voice cast.

Negotiations with Myers, Diaz, and Murphy are reportedly going well. Antonio Banderas' return as Puss in Boots is not yet confirmed. Walt Dohrn will direct Shrek 5, having previously served roles on earlier films in the franchise. Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri will produce the film, with Brad Ableson serving as co-director.

Shrek 5 marks DreamWorks Animation's fifth feature film in the Shrek franchise. The first four films were released between 2001 and 2010. Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating this new adventure with their favorite ogre and his friends.


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  • Antonio Banderas' involvement in Shrek 5 has not been officially confirmed.
  • The release date of July 1, 2026 is not yet confirmed by a reliable source outside of DreamWorks Animation.

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'Shrek 5' set for July 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz returning

NBC News Digital Wednesday, 10 July 2024 15:54
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    • Shrek 5 is in development with a release date of July 1, 2026.
    • Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are confirmed to return as original Shrek stars.
    • Antonio Banderas’ return as Puss in Boots is not yet confirmed.
    • Walt Dohrn will direct Shrek 5, having previously served roles on earlier films in the franchise.
    • Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri will produce the film, with Brad Ableson serving as co-director.
    • Eddie Murphy has begun voice recording for the film and is also working on a Donkey spinoff movie.
    • Shrek 5 will be DreamWorks Animation’s fifth feature film in the Shrek franchise, following four films between 2001 and 2010.
    • The original Shrek turned DreamWorks Animation into a powerhouse studio with $487 million worldwide gross and an Oscar win for Best Animated Feature.
    • Universal Pictures tasked Chris Meledandri with overseeing a revival of the Shrek and Puss in Boots franchises, adamant about keeping original vocal performances.
    • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish opened in December 2022 as a box office hit with $484 million worldwide and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.
    • Donkey voice actor Eddie Murphy expressed enthusiasm for a potential Shrek 5, stating he would do it ‘in two seconds’
    • Chris Meledandri was thrilled by Murphy’s comments and keen to see the return of the film’s original voice cast. Negotiations with Myers, Diaz and Murphy are going well.
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Shrek 5's All-Star Cast and Release Date Revealed

E! Online Tuesday, 09 July 2024 21:20
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    • Shrek 5 is officially in production.
    • Release date for Shrek 5 is July 1, 2026.
    • Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will reprise their roles as Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona respectively.
    • The first Shrek film was released in 2001.
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‘Shrek 5′ release date announced

Cleveland.com News Site Wednesday, 10 July 2024 14:02
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    • Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026.
    • DreamWorks Animation announced the release of Shrek 5.
    • Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will reprise their roles as Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona respectively.
    • The first Shrek movie was released in May 2001.
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We’re all feeling sequel fatigue – but Hollywood’s giving us Shrek 5 | Sian Cain

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Sian Cain Wednesday, 10 July 2024 07:39
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    • Hollywood is producing a large number of sequels and safe films instead of original and daring ideas.
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    • Who ordered Shrek 5, 16 years after the fourth came out?
    • Hollywood is a very slow kitchen.
    • Do we want a new Beverly Hills Cop? Another Beetlejuice? And who asked for Bad Boys: Ride or Die?
    • But while we may feel like we’ve made it very clear to the powers-that-be that we’d like more original and daring ideas, Hollywood is a very slow kitchen.
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    The author uses an informal fallacy by appealing to the monkey theorem as a justification for Hollywood's production of sequels. This is a false analogy as the theorem does not apply to Hollywood's film industry.
    • The infinite monkey theorem goes: a monkey typing away at a keyboard for an infinite amount of time could, by chance, produce something worth reading – like, to take a joke from The Simpsons, A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Churn out enough and treasure will emerge.
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    • An investment banker’s approach to film-making that has left us hungry for more original, mid-budget films.
      • > cinemas clogged with safe, so-so sequels no one really asked for.
        • Hollywood is a very slow kitchen.
          • Some of their decisions have even started feeling a bit insulting.
            • They watch what we’re watching and rewatching and it means they bring back...
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            Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz to return for ‘Shrek 5’

            NBC Today Show Wednesday, 10 July 2024 15:56
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              • The upcoming Shrek 5 will feature the return of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz
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