Shrek 5 is an upcoming American animated fantasy comedy film loosely based on the 1990 picture book Shrek! by William Steig. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the sequel to Shrek Forever After (2010), the fifth main installment, and the seventh overall installment in the Shrek film series. The film is directed by Walt Dohrn and co-directed by Brad Ableson, from a screenplay written by Michael McCullers, and a story by Chris Meledandri, who also serves as a producer alongside Gina Shay. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will reprise their respective voice roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona.
A fifth Shrek film was initially planned when Shrek 2 (2004) was released to financial and critical acclaim, with a 2013 release date in mind. However, when former DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg decided to end the franchise in its fourth film, plans for a fifth installment were abandoned and Shrek Forever After was released as the final Shrek film. However, development resurfaced in 2014 until Universal Pictures officially confirmed production of a fifth Shrek film when its parent company NBCUniversal bought DreamWorks Animation in 2016, with updates following from March 2017 to July 2024.
Shrek 5 is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on December 23, 2026.
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Voice cast[]
- Main article: List of Shrek (franchise) characters
- Mike Myers as Shrek[1]
- Eddie Murphy as Donkey[1]
- Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona[1]
- Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots
- Conrad Vernon as Gingy
- John Cleese as King Harold
- Maya Hawke as Penny, Gingy's mother.
- Walt Dohrn as Rumpelstiltskin
Production[]
Development[]
Following the success of Shrek 2 in May 2004, then-DreamWorks Animation (DWA) CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg revealed that the Shrek story had been outlined into five films almost from the beginning. "Before the first one was finished we talked about what the whole story of Shrek is, and each of the chapters answers questions about the first movie and gives us an insight," said Katzenberg. "Shrek 3 and 4 are going to reveal other unanswered questions and, finally, in the last chapter, we will understand how Shrek came to be in that swamp, when we meet him in the first movie."[2] After the release of Shrek the Third in 2007, Katzenberg announced that the fifth film would be released in 2013.[3]
In May 2009, DreamWorks announced that the fourth film's title would be Shrek Forever After, indicating that it would be the last in the Shrek series.[4] Later in 2009, that was confirmed by Bill Damaschke, the former head of creative production at DWA, with him saying: "All that was loved about Shrek in the first film is brought to the final film."[5] Josh Klausner, one of the writers of Shrek Forever After, explained in 2010 the script's evolution: "When I first came onto the project, it wasn't supposed to be the final chapter — there were originally going to be five Shrek movies. Then, about a year into the development, Jeffrey Katzenberg decided that the story that we'd come up with was the right way for Shrek's journey to end."[6] In February 2014, in an interview with Fox Business Network, Katzenberg hinted that a fifth film may still be made. "We like to let them have a little bit of time to rest," he said of the characters. "But I think you can be confident that we'll have another chapter in the Shrek series. We're not finished, and more importantly, neither is he."[7]
In June 2016, after NBCUniversal purchased DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion, NBCUniversal chief Steve Burke discussed plans to revive the franchise, as well as other DreamWorks films.[8][9] In July 2016, The Hollywood Reporter cited sources saying that the fifth film was planned for a 2019 release.[10] In September 2016, Eddie Murphy confirmed that the film was expected to be released in 2019 or 2020, and that the script had been completed.[11] The original story for the film was written by Michael McCullers, based on his own idea.[12][13] When asked about the script for a fifth Shrek film in March 2017, McCullers said it featured "a pretty big reinvention" for the film series.[14]
In November 2018, it was reported by Variety that Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri had been tasked to be one of the executive producers of both the untitled Shrek film and the spin-off film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, with the original cast potentially returning.[15][16][17] In December 2022, Antonio Banderas reiterated that a new Shrek film is still in development.[18][19][20] The film was teased in the mid-credits scene of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish with Puss returning to Far, Far Away.[21] In April 2023, Meledandri confirmed a fifth Shrek film is in development, with the original cast–Murphy, Mike Myers, and Cameron Diaz–in negotiations to reprise their roles.[22] Meledandri said the filmmakers would "look at what the core elements are that audiences have loved" and try to "honor those elements" in a similar vein to Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie.[23]
In March 2024, Meledandri was revealed to have written a new story treatment, as well as serving as the producer.[24] In June 2024, while promoting his film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Murphy confirmed that he had started recording his lines for the film a couple of months ago,[25] and that the film was expected to be released sometime in 2025.[26] In July 2024, DreamWorks announced that the film would be released on August 2, 2026, with Myers, Murphy, and Diaz confirmed to reprise their roles.[27] Walt Dohrn, who previously served as a story artist on Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third, as well as the head of story and voice of Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After, was also attached to direct, with Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru co-director Brad Ableson co-directing and Gina Shay co-producing with Meledandri.[1]
Release[]
Shrek 5 is originally scheduled to be released in the United States on July 1, 2026 but was later delayed to August 2, 2026 finally, sixteen years after the release of its predecessor and twenty-five years after the original Shrek film.[27]
As part of Universal's deal with Netflix, the film will stream on Peacock for the first four months of the pay-TV window, before moving to Netflix for the next ten, and returning to Peacock for the remaining four.[28][29]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Shrek 5 Set for 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz Returning (July 9, 2024).
- ↑ Linder, Brian (May 17, 2004). More 'Shrek'.
- ↑ Partridge, Des (June 7, 2007). More 'Shrek' set to roll.
- ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."DreamWorks Animation Announces Plans to Release Five Feature Films Every Two Years". DreamWorks Animation. May 28, 2009. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ↑ Wloszczyna, Susan (November 26, 2009). First look: 'Shrek Forever After': Fourth, final film is first in 3-D.
- ↑ Eckerling, Debra (May 15, 2010). We Asked ... Josh Klausner and Darren Lemke, "Shrek Forever After".
- ↑ McNary, Dave (February 24, 2014). DreamWorks Animation CEO Hints at Another 'Shrek' Movie.
- ↑ Lieberman, David (June 14, 2016). NBCU Chief Looks To Revive 'Shrek' And Sales From DreamWorks Animation Deal.
- ↑ Shrek Movies: NBCUniversal is Planning More Sequels (June 15, 2016).
- ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Masters, Kim (July 20, 2016). "Jeffrey Katzenberg Plots Next Act as Universal Faces DreamWorks Questions". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 21, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ↑ When Shrek 5 Could Hit Theaters, According To Eddie Murphy (September 16, 2016).
- ↑ Exclusive: Writer revealed for Dreamworks' 'Shrek 5' – 'Sky High 2' coming? (October 17, 2016).
- ↑ Shrek 5 Arrives in 2019 (July 20, 2016).
- ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Lee, Ashley (March 31, 2017). "'Boss Baby' Screenwriter on Skewering Corporate Culture and All Those (Coincidental) Trump References". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (November 6, 2018). 'Shrek,' 'Puss in Boots' Getting Rebooted (EXCLUSIVE).
- ↑ Lang, Brent (November 6, 2018). How Chris Meledandri Became the Most Powerful Man in Animation.
- ↑ Baxter, Joseph (November 6, 2018). Shrek Reboot in the Works, Overseen by Illumination Boss.
- ↑ Fuge, Jonathan (December 8, 2022). Shrek 5 is in Development, Teases Puss in Boots Star Antonio Banderas.
- ↑ Bythrow, Nick (December 8, 2022). Shrek 5 Gets Exciting & Surprising Update From Antonio Banderas.
- ↑ Utely, Riley (December 9, 2022). Could Shrek 5 Really Happen With Mike Myers? Antonio Banderas Offers Honest Update.
- ↑ Why this 'Puss in Boots 2' Easter egg is great news for 'Shrek' fans (January 30, 2023).
- ↑ Fuge, Jonathan (April 4, 2023). Shrek 5 Now in Development, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy & Cameron Diaz in Talks to Return.
- ↑ 'Shrek 5' With Original Cast, Donkey Spinoff With Eddie Murphy and More Teased by Illumination's Chris Meledandri (Exclusive) (April 4, 2023).
- ↑ Pierce-Bohen, Kayleena (March 2, 2024). Shrek 5: Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know.
- ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.The Kelly Clarkson Show (June 27, 2024). Eddie Murphy Admits Voicing Donkey For 'Shrek 5' Gives Him Headaches. Retrieved July 10, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (June 24, 2024). Eddie Murphy Finally Delivers Huge Update on 'Shrek 5' and 'Donkey' Spin-Off Movie [Exclusive].
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Shrek 5 Set for July 2026 With Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz Returning (July 9, 2024).
- ↑ Hayes, Dade (December 9, 2021). NBCUniversal's New Theatrical Window Scheme To Bring Films To Peacock After As Few As 45 Days Of Release. Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Moon, Mariella (July 14, 2021). Netflix extends exclusive rights to Universal's animated films in the US (en).
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