Overview
- Derbez announced his return during the LOL: Buscando Talento premiere in Monterrey, stating he agreed to reprise Donkey only with creative control over the Spanish‑language adaptation.
- Production approved his condition to tailor dialogue and modisms for Latin America, continuing the approach he used in earlier films.
- Multiple outlets cite Variety in reporting the film is scheduled to open on June 30, 2027 after a prior 2026 target.
- The update follows months of uncertainty tied to changes in project leadership and questions around the Latin‑American dubbing cast, with no confirmation yet for Alfonso Obregón or Dulce Guerrero.
- DreamWorks previously said the original English‑language leads—Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz—would return for the new installment.