Summary:
- Eddie Murphy has confirmed the development of “Shrek 5” and a Donkey spin-off, with both projects expected to be released soon.
- Murphy revealed he has already recorded the first act of “Shrek 5,” which is anticipated to come out in 2025.
Eddie Murphy, while promoting Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, has confirmed that Shrek 5 is underway.
Known for voicing the hilarious Donkey in DreamWorks Animation’s iconic franchise, Murphy shared that he has already recorded the first act of the new sequel, which is expected to be released in 2025.
Additionally, Murphy revealed that a Donkey-centric spin-off will follow the successful Puss in Boots films.
Details of the Upcoming Projects
Murphy told Collider, “We started doing Shrek 4 or 5 months ago. I did this, I recorded the first act, and we’ll be doing it this year, we’ll finish it up. Shrek is coming out, and Donkey’s gonna have his own movie.
We’re gonna do Donkey as well. So we’re gonna do a Shrek, and we’re doing a Donkey [movie].”
DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures have not yet commented on Murphy’s statements.
The Legacy of Shrek
Since its debut in 2001, Shrek has remained a cultural phenomenon, captivating generations of fans even though the last official movie was released 14 years ago.
The original Shrek film made history by becoming the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and receiving a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
It also won the BAFTA for adapted screenplay, with Murphy earning the distinction of being the first actor nominated by the British Academy for an animated role.
The main voice cast includes Mike Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots, alongside Murphy.
The franchise has also featured notable talents such as John Lithgow, Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, Jennifer Saunders, and many more.
Development Timeline of Shrek 5
Shrek 5 was first reported in development in July 2016 with a planned release in 2019. Murphy confirmed the script’s completion later that year.
In 2018, Illumination founder Chris Meledandri was brought on as executive producer, and in 2023, he confirmed ongoing talks with the original cast.
Shrek Film Timeline:
- Shrek (2001) – Directed by Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson – $492.2 million box office
- Shrek 2 (2004) – Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury & Conrad Vernon – $935.5 million box office
- Shrek the Third (2007) – Directed by Chris Miller, co-directed by Raman Hui – $813.4 million box office
- Shrek Forever After (2010) – Directed by Mike Mitchell – $756.2 million box office
- Puss in Boots (2011) – Directed by Chris Miller – $555 million box office
