Shrek 5 is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on December 23, 2026.
The film is partially based on the 1990 picture book Shrek! by William Steig, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. As the follow-up to Shrek Forever After (2010), it is the seventh overall and fifth major installment in the Shrek movie franchise.
When is Shrek 5 coming out?
The upcoming American animated fantasy comedy film Shrek 5 is set to be theatrically released in the United States on December 23, 2026. It was originally scheduled to be released on July 1, 2026, but the release date was postponed to its current release date since Illumination's Minions 3 took over. The first-look cast announcement trailer was released on February 27, 2025, which featured a new visual style and modified character appearances. It is scheduled for release 25 years after the first Shrek movie and 16 years after Forever After.
Based on a screenplay by Michael McCullers, the movie is directed by Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon, co-directed by Brad Ableson, and produced by Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, and Gina Shay. Zendaya will join the ensemble, and Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will return to their respective voice roles as the main character, Donkey, and Princess Fiona.
Who will be joining the cast of Shrek 5?
Zendaya will be joining the cast of Shrek 5. She will voice the character of Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's daughter. The other regular cast includes:
Mike Myers as Shrek
Eddie Murphy as Donkey
Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona
Where will Shrek 5 stream?
As part of Universal's long-term collaboration with Netflix, Shrek 5 will be available on Peacock for the initial four months of the pay-TV window, then switch to Netflix for the next ten, before returning to Peacock for the last four months.
The Shrek movie franchise
The Shrek film series centers on Shrek, a grumpy but kind ogre who unwillingly agrees to go on a mission to save a princess. As a result, he makes friends and embarks on several adventures in a world straight out of fairy tales. The franchise has released four films so far:
Shrek (2001)
Shrek 2 (2004)
Shrek the Third (2007)
Shrek Forever After (2010)
Additionally, two television specials have been produced: the Christmas television special Shrek the Halls (2007) and the Halloween television special Scared Shrekless (2010). Two spin-off movies were produced based on the Puss in Boots character: Puss in Boots in 2011 and The Last Wish in 2022. There was also a theater musical adaptation that ran on Broadway for over a year (2008–2010).
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FAQs about Shrek 5
A. The four Shrek films made over $500 million worldwide. Overall, adding the spin-offs, the franchise made over $700 million.
A. Yes, Shrek 5 will release theatrically in the United States on December 23, 2026. It will also be available to stream on Peacock and Netflix sometime after its release.
A. Zendaya is voicing the character of Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's daughter.
