shrek 5 hitting theaters july 2026

Universal has officially announced that Shrek 5 will hit theaters on July 1, 2026. Fans of the beloved franchise can look forward to the return of original cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. The news comes after years of speculation and intermittent updates, with Eddie Murphy previously hinting at the film’s development. The confirmation was accompanied by a teaser trailer shared on DreamWorks Animation’s social media. With the last mainline Shrek film released in 2010, this marks a significant comeback for the iconic ogre and his friends. DreamWorks has kept the franchise alive with Puss in Boots spinoffs, including the 2022 hit The Last Wish.

Shrek 5 is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 1, 2026.

The Shrek franchise has been a major player in animated films since its debut in 2001. Known for its humorous take on fairy tales and its impressive voice cast, the series has amassed a dedicated fanbase. The franchise is the second-highest-grossing animated series of all time, further solidifying its cultural impact. With Shrek 5, audiences can expect a blend of nostalgia and new adventures, possibly extending beyond the main series with future spinoffs like a Donkey-focused film. This upcoming release will reinvigorate interest in the fairytale world DreamWorks has masterfully built over the past two decades.