Shrek 5 has a summer 2026 release date

DreamWorks Animation confirms the sequel, which will once again star Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz in the original version.

Fifteen years later Shrek 4: Forever Afterthe saga is reborn. Shrek 5 is officially in development, DreamWorks Animation announced today, unveiling a release date that is “Far Far Away, but not too far away”: Shrek 5 will be released in theaters on July 1, 2026.

As a bonus, we learn that the original stars of the American voice cast will be back: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy And Cameron Diaz will return to play Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. The return ofAntonio Banderas in the role of Puss in Boots is not yet confirmed. It is also not known whether Alain Chabat And Barbara Tissier will reprise their roles for the French version. Med Hondohe died in 2019 and will have to be replaced.

Shrek 5 will be carried out by Walt Dohrnwho was a screenwriter and artist on Shrek 2 And Shrek the Thirdas well as responsible for the history of Shrek 4, where he also voiced Rumpelstiltskin.

Let us remember that after Shrek 5the franchise will continue with a spin-off film dedicated to Donkey.