New Announcement: Shrek 5 Slated for Release in 2026
Get ready to venture back into the swampy realm of Far Far Away with the long-awaited Shrek 5! DreamWorks is bringing back the legendary trilogy with this sequel, promising a return to the enchanting yet messy world of our favorite ogre and his pals.
The film's production is officially underway, and the studio has announced via their social media channels that the original voices of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona will be returning to their roles – Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, respectively. The movie is set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026, making fans eagerly anticipate its release.
Interestingly, the completion of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish in 2022 paved the way for this sequel, as the ending featured Antonio Banderas' Puss setting off to reconnect with his friends in Far Far Away. Though Banderas' role in Shrek 5 has not yet been confirmed, Variety hints that it's likely he'll join in the latest adventure, since Puss' character appeared to be setting course for Far Far Away.
Eddie Murphy himself spilled some beans earlier during the promotions of his Beverly Hills Cop sequel, revealing that they had begun working on Shrek 5 several months earlier and had already recorded the opening act. Murphy also mentioned that a standalone Donkey movie is in the works[4].
As of the recent updates, Zendaya is confirmed to be joining the cast as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's daughter[1][2][3]. The sequel will be arriving in theaters on July 1, 2026.
[1] Enrichment Data: Zendaya's Involvement:Zendaya has been confirmed to join the Shrek 5 cast, playing the role of Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's daughter.
[2] Enrichment Data: Antonio Banderas' Involvement:Antonio Banderas, who voiced Puss in Boots, has not been confirmed for Shrek 5 as of the latest updates.
[3] Enrichment Data: Confirmed Cast:The following cast members have been confirmed for Shrek 5 as of the latest updates:
- Mike Myers as Shrek
- Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona
- Eddie Murphy as Donkey
- Zendaya as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's daughter
[4] Enrichment Data: Eddie Murphy's Statement:Eddie Murphy revealed during the promotions of his Beverly Hills Cop sequel that they had started working on Shrek 5 months prior, and they would be finishing it up in 2022. He also mentioned a standalone Donkey movie in the works.
In 2026, DreamWorks will release Shrek 5, bringing back the original voices of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona – Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, respectively. The film, set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026, features Zendaya as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's daughter, while Antonio Banderas' involvement has yet to be confirmed. Eddie Murphy previously revealed that they had begun working on Shrek 5 and had already recorded the opening act, also mentioning a standalone Donkey movie in development.
