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Shrek 5 is an upcoming 2026 American animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 picture book Shrek! by William Steig. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is a sequel to Shrek Forever After (2010), the fifth main installment, and the seventh overall installment in the Shrek film series. The screenplay is written by Michael McCullers from a story by Chris Meledandri, who also serves as a producer. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will reprise their respective voice roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona, while Antonio Banderas is in talks to reprise his role as Puss in Boots.
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on July 1, 2026. It will be DreamWorks Animation's 51st feature film.
Voice cast[]
- Mike Myers as Shrek
- Eddie Murphy as Donkey
- Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona
- Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots
- Salma Hayek as Kitty Softpaws
- Harvey Guillén as Perrito
Production[]
Development[]
Following the success of Shrek 2 in May 2004, then-DreamWorks Animation (DWA) CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg revealed that the Shrek story had been outlined into five films almost from the beginning. "Before the first one was finished we talked about what the whole story of Shrek is, and each of the chapters answers questions about the first movie and gives us an insight," said Katzenberg. "Shrek 3 and 4 are going to reveal other unanswered questions and, finally, in the last chapter, we will understand how Shrek came to be in that swamp, when we meet him in the first movie."[1] After the release of Shrek the Third in 2007, Katzenberg announced that the fifth film would be released in 2013.[2]
In May 2009, DreamWorks announced that the fourth film's title would be Shrek Forever After, indicating that it would be the last in the Shrek series.[3] Later in 2009, that was confirmed by Bill Damaschke, the former head of creative production at DWA, with him saying: "All that was loved about Shrek in the first film is brought to the final film."[4] Josh Klausner, one of the writers of Shrek Forever After, explained in 2010 the script's evolution: "When I first came onto the project, it wasn't supposed to be the final chapter — there were originally going to be five Shrek movies. Then, about a year into the development, Jeffrey Katzenberg decided that the story that we'd come up with was the right way for Shrek's journey to end."[5] In February 2014, in an interview with Fox Business Network, Katzenberg hinted that a fifth film may still be made. "We like to let them have a little bit of time to rest," he said of the characters. "But I think you can be confident that we'll have another chapter in the Shrek series. We're not finished, and more importantly, neither is he."[6]
On June 15, 2016, after NBCUniversal purchased DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion, NBCUniversal chief Steve Burke discussed plans to revive the franchise, as well as other DreamWorks films.[7][8] In July 2016, The Hollywood Reporter cited sources saying that the fifth film was planned for a 2019 release.[9] In September 2016, Eddie Murphy confirmed that the film was expected to be released in 2019 or 2020, and that the script had been completed.[10] The original story for the film was written by Michael McCullers, based on his own idea.[11][12] When asked about the script for a fifth Shrek film in March 2017, McCullers said it featured "a pretty big reinvention" for the film series.[13]
On November 6, 2018, it was reported by Variety that Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri had been tasked to be one of the executive producers of both the untitled Shrek film and the spin-off film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, with the original cast potentially returning.[14][15][16] In November 2020, Screen Rant reported that the fifth Shrek film was set for release in 2022.[17] On December 9, 2022, Antonio Banderas reiterated that a new Shrek film is still in development.[18][19][20] The film was set up in the mid-credits scene of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.[21] In April 2023, Meledandri confirmed a fifth Shrek film is in development, with the original cast in negotiations to reprise their roles.[22] Meledandri said the filmmakers would "look at what the core elements are that audiences have loved" and try to "honor those elements" in a similar vein to Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie.[23]
On March 2, 2024, Meledandri was revealed to have written a new story treatment, as well as serving as the producer.[24] On June 24, 2024, Murphy confirmed that he had started recording his lines for the film, and that the film was expected to be released sometime in 2025.[25]
Release[]
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on July 1, 2026.
Trivia[]
- The is the fourth DreamWorks Animation film to be released in July, after Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Turbo, and The Boss Baby: Family Business.
- This is the first Shrek film not to be released in May.
- This is the third Dreamworks Animation film to be directed by Walt Dohrn, after Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together, and the first one to be a non-Trolls film.
- Perrito's voice actor Harvey Guillen said that he is up for reprising his role as Perrito for Shrek 5
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Linder, Brian (May 17, 2004). "More 'Shrek'". IGN.
- ↑ Partridge, Des (June 7, 2007). "More 'Shrek' set to roll". The Courier Mail.
- ↑ "DreamWorks Animation Announces Plans to Release Five Feature Films Every Two Years" (May 28, 2009). Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ Wloszczyna, Susan (November 26, 2009). "First look: 'Shrek Forever After': Fourth, final film is first in 3-D". USA Today. Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ Eckerling, Debra (May 15, 2010). "We Asked ... Josh Klausner and Darren Lemke, "Shrek Forever After"". Storylink. Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (February 24, 2014). "DreamWorks Animation CEO Hints at Another 'Shrek' Movie". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ Lieberman, David (June 14, 2016). "NBCU Chief Looks To Revive 'Shrek' And Sales From DreamWorks Animation Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Shrek Movies: NBCUniversal is Planning More Sequels". Coming Soon (June 15, 2016). Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ Masters, Kim (July 20, 2016). "Jeffrey Katzenberg Plots Next Act as Universal Faces DreamWorks Questions". Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ "When Shrek 5 Could Hit Theaters, According To Eddie Murphy". Cinemablend (September 16, 2016). Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Writer revealed for Dreamworks' 'Shrek 5' – 'Sky High 2' coming?". The Hollywood News (October 17, 2016). Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Shrek 5 Arrives in 2019". Screen Rant (July 20, 2016). Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ "'Boss Baby' Screenwriter on Skewering Corporate Culture and All Those (Coincidental) Trump References" (March 31, 2017). Retrieved on September 18, 2019.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (November 6, 2018). "'Shrek,' 'Puss in Boots' Getting Rebooted (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (November 6, 2018). "How Chris Meledandri Became the Most Powerful Man in Animation". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ↑ Baxter, Joseph (November 6, 2018). "Shrek Reboot in the Works, Overseen by Illumination Boss". Den of Geek.
- ↑ Pierce-Bohen, Kayleena (November 4, 2020). "Shrek 5: Everything We Know About The Movie So Far". Screen Rant.
- ↑ Fuge, Jonathan (December 8, 2022). "Shrek 5 is in Development, Teases Puss in Boots Star Antonio Banderas".. Movieweb.
- ↑ Bythrow, Nick (December 8, 2022). "Shrek 5 Gets Exciting & Surprising Update From Antonio Banderas". Screen Rant.
- ↑ Utely, Riley (December 9, 2022). "Could Shrek 5 Really Happen With Mike Myers? Antonio Banderas Offers Honest Update". CinemaBlend.
- ↑ "Why this 'Puss in Boots 2' Easter egg is great news for 'Shrek' fans". TimeOut (January 30, 2023).
- ↑ Fuge, Jonathan (April 4, 2023). "Shrek 5 Now in Development, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy & Cameron Diaz in Talks to Return". MovieWeb.
- ↑ "'Shrek 5' With Original Cast, Donkey Spinoff With Eddie Murphy and More Teased by Illumination's Chris Meledandri (Exclusive)". Variety (April 4, 2023).
- ↑ Pierce-Bohen, Kayleena (March 2, 2024). "Shrek 5: Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know". Screen Rant. Retrieved on June 24, 2024.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (June 24, 2024). "Eddie Murphy Finally Delivers Huge Update on 'Shrek 5' and 'Donkey' Spin-Off Movie [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved on June 24, 2024.
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