Originally set for a July 1, 2026 release before moving to December 23, 2026, the highly anticipated new ‘Shrek’ franchise installment will now hit theaters June 30, 2027.
Universal and DreamWorks Animation have delayed Shrek 5 to a release date Far, Far Away. Originally set for a July 1, 2026 release, then moved to a December 23, 2026 release, the highly anticipated next Shrek franchise installment will now hit theaters June 30, 2027, according to Deadline.
The cast features Zendaya as Felicia, who joins Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona.
Longtime DreamWorks Animation collaborator and animation veteran Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, The Addams Family animated film franchise) returnsto direct alongside Walt Dohrn (Trolls Band Together, Trolls World Tour).
Gina Shay (Trolls franchise, Shrek Forever After) and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri (Despicable Me and Minions franchise, Secret Life of Pets films) produce. Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Simpsons) will co-direct.
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