‘Shrek 5’ Officially Dated for July 1, 2026 with Core Cast Returning

Contrary to what somebody once told us about a 2025 release, DreamWorks Animation today took social channels to reveal that Shrek 5 will bring the Far Far Away gang back to the big screen on July 1, 2026. Universal Pictures is releasing.

Fans also got official word that, in addition to beans-spiller Eddie Murphy returning as Donkey, voice stars Mike Myers (Shrek) and Cameron Diaz (Fiona) are returning to their lead roles. It’s not yet announced whether Antonio Banderas will return as Puss in Boots for this chapter.

The fifth movie will be directed by Walt Dohrn (Trolls trilogy), who was a writer and artist for Shrek 2 (2004) and Shrek the Third (2007) and head of story on Shrek Forever After (2010) — as well as the voice of Rumpelstiltskin. Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru) is co-director, and Shrek and Trolls franchise alum Gina Shay is producing alongside Universal’s animation lead Chris Meledandri (founder of Illumination).

The brief announcement video, featuring an ogre-eared, animated “5,” pays homage to the eternally memorable film series by bringing back Smash Mouth anthem “All Star” as its backing track.

Based on the children’s book by William Steig, Shrek debuted in 2001 and became the first-ever winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (and the first animated movie nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay). That last entry in the CGI film franchise arrived 14 years ago. The Shrek movies have totted up $2.997 billion for the core titles ($4.04B including the more recent Puss in Boots films).

Not too Far, Far Away… @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. pic.twitter.com/3j6ctXpPGu

— DreamWorks Animation (@Dreamworks) July 9, 2024