Universal Sets Donkey Spinoff for June 30, 2028

Overview

• Universal officially announced the Donkey spinoff on Thursday with a theatrical release date of June 30, 2028.
• The film is billed as an origin-story prequel that will explore how Donkey became Donkey and reportedly includes his dragon wife and their hybrid children.
• Charlie Bean is named director, Rebecca Huntley is the producer, and Matt Flynn is credited as co-director for the project.
• Eddie Murphy is reported to reprise the voice of Donkey, continuing cast continuity as DreamWorks follows Shrek 5, which is scheduled for June 30, 2027.
• The release date was already held on industry calendars and sits opposite other studios' summer tentpoles, reflecting a studio strategy to expand the franchise that has earned over $3.5 billion globally and drives film, merchandise, and theme-park revenue.