Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz returning for ‘Shrek V’

Mike Myers at the AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards IHO Nicole Kidman at the Dolby Theater on April 27^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Variety reported that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning to their roles of Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona in a new animated adventure in the Shrek universe.

DreamWorks Animation posted on X: “Not too Far, Far Away… @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.”

Shrek 5 will be directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as a writer and artist on “Shrek 2” and “Shrek the Third,” and as head of story on “Shrek Forever After,” in which he also voiced Rumpelstiltskin. “Shrek 5” will be produced by franchise returner Gina Shay and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri; Brad Ableson serves as co-director.

Shrek 5 is set for release July 1, 2026, in time for the 25th anniversary of the release of the original film, based on William Stieg’s beloved children’s book. The most recent Shrek film, Shrek Forever After, was released in 2010. The franchise also includes several Puss in Boots spinoffs featuring Antonio Banderas.

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