Overview

• Universal and DreamWorks confirmed Shrek 5 will now premiere on June 30, 2027, marking its second schedule shift from the original July 2026 and then December 2026 dates.
• As part of the realignment, an untitled Illumination event film has been moved up to April 16, 2027 from its late-June slot.
• Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are all returning to voice Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, with Zendaya joining as their daughter under directors Conrad Vernon, Walt Dohrn and Brad Ableson.
• Industry analysts note the delay likely aims to avoid heavy December competition from blockbusters like Avengers: Doomsday and capitalize on stronger summer animation audiences.
• A standalone Donkey spin-off is slated to begin production in September, reflecting a broader expansion strategy for the Shrek franchise.