Shrek 5 premiere date finally announced
Work on producing the film "Shrek 5" is underway. This is terrific news for fans of this iconic animation, as the fifth part of the series already has a cinema release date.
DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures announced in an official press release on 9th July that work on the film "Shrek 5" is in progress. The film is scheduled for release on 1st July 2026, which perfectly coincides with the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the first part of the series.
Although the plot details of the fifth part are currently shrouded in secrecy, one thing is sure – the original trio of main characters is returning to the screen. Mike Myers will again play the role of the green ogre Shrek, Eddie Murphy will play Donkey, and Cameron Diaz will return as Princess Fiona. This harmonious trio has become an inseparable symbol of the series.
"Shrek" won the hearts of fans
In the first film from 2001, "Shrek", the title character embarks on a journey with his unconventional companion, the talking Donkey, to rescue the imprisoned Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a terrifying dragon. However, the plot quickly deepens when it is revealed that Fiona hides a secret – she turns into an ogre after dark. This discovery changes everything significantly when Shrek and Fiona fall in love with each other.
Shrek's story continued in subsequent films. "Shrek 2" from 2004 introduced new challenges for the pair, pitting them against Fiona's parents. "Shrek the Third" (2007) presented Shrek as the heir to the throne of Far Far Away. "Shrek Forever After" (2010) showed how Shrek changes his fate to discover what life would be like if he had never been born.
