Shrek, the adored green ogre, is coming back to the big screen after a protracted absence. To the pleasure of fans, DreamWorks’ well-known character, who last appeared in theaters in 2010, is returning.

However, a teaser poster and hints from the creative team suggest it might be one of the best scripts they have crafted. Donkey plays a major role in the film because it will also set up a spin-off featuring Donkey.

With the original voice actors playing their parts again, fans may anticipate the return of their favorite characters:

• Mike Myers as Shrek
• Eddie Murphy as Donkey
• Cameron Diaz as Fiona
• Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots

There are currently no details available on the remaining cast members.

Donkey’s Standalone Movie

Donkey’s voice actor Eddie Murphy has revealed that he has begun work on Shrek 5 voiceovers. In addition, he said that Donkey will receive the same treatment as Puss in Boots for his solo film.

With additional stuff to savor, this spin-off will explore Donkey’s character in greater detail.

Walt Dohrn, who is well-known for his work on the Trolls franchise and as the author of earlier Shrek films, will helm Shrek 5. Brad Ableson (Despicable Me, Minions) will serve as his co-director. This seasoned team hopes to breathe new life into the adored series.

On July 1, 2026, Shrek 5 is scheduled to open in theaters. The anticipation for the return of everyone’s favorite ogre is growing, even though fans will have to wait a little longer.

Hollywood’s Nostalgia Trend

Hollywood companies are resurrecting iconic franchises and characters, and Shrek 5 is part of this trend. Reviving well-known faces is a tactic used to appeal to nostalgia and draw viewers in.

The film industry’s dependence on well-known intellectual properties is seen in the surge of other sequels and reboots that include The Matrix, Scream, Top Gun, and more.

Recently, there was a rebirth of the Shrek franchise on Netflix, with both the original movie and Shrek Forever After becoming among the top 10 most-watched movies. This resurgence of interest suggests that Shrek is still a beloved figure for all ages.

Both critically and financially, the Shrek series has been a huge hit. The first movie earned $267.8 million in domestic box office revenue and was the winner of the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

With a reviewers’ score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, Shrek 2, the highest-grossing movie in the franchise, took home $441.4 million. The four Shrek movies and the two Puss in Boots spin-offs have brought in over $1.6 billion in total revenue.