Overview

• Shrek 5’s voice recording is underway with Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz set to reprise their roles for a December 23, 2026 theatrical debut.
• Eddie Murphy confirmed that voice sessions for Donkey’s standalone movie will begin in September 2025 ahead of a planned 2028 release.
• The Donkey spin-off will explore the character’s life with his dragon wife and their half-dragon, half-donkey children.
• DreamWorks’ scheduling underscores its strategy of back-to-back production on main sequels and character-driven spin-offs.
• The studio aims to replicate the Puss in Boots model by elevating a fan-favorite supporting character to lead his own feature.