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Shrek 5 is a reality—everything we know about the highly anticipated Dreamworks movie
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- July 10, 2024
- Updated: August 26, 2024 at 6:43 AM

If there is a character that the audience has been wanting to see again in the cinema for years, that is Shrek. The beloved green ogre from Dreamworks has not appeared in theaters since 2010, but more than 15 years later he will have a new movie… to the delight of the most ardent fans who led him to win the Oscar in the first celebration of the award for best animated film in history.
Now, we know some details about when the movie will arrive, who will be in charge and what this great comeback of everyone’s favorite ogre will be like. Below, we leave you with everything we know about the highly anticipated Shrek 5.

What will Shrek 5 be about?
No data has yet emerged about what the plot of Shrek 5 will be. For now, we only have a revealing poster and the certainty from the team that it is one of the best scripts they have written. However, it will lead to a Donkey spin-off, so his role will be essential for the film.

Who will appear in Shrek 5?
Shrek 5 will bring back its usual protagonists. Mike Myers will play the ogre, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. We still don’t know who will bring the rest of the cast to life, but more details will be revealed soon.
Who will be behind Shrek 5?
The direction of Shrek 5 will be in charge of Walt Dohrn, known for the Trolls franchise, in addition to being the screenwriter of the previous Shrek installments. Alongside him will be Brad Ableson (Despicable Me, Minions) as co-director of the film.

When will Shrek 5 be released?
From what little has been revealed so far, it is when we will be able to see this new Shrek movie. Shrek 5 will arrive in theaters on July 1, 2026, so we still have to wait a while.
Cultural journalist specialized in film, series, comics, video games, and everything your parents tried to keep you away from during your childhood. Also an aspiring film director, screenwriter, and professional troublemaker.
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