It’s been 16 years since the last time we walked into a movie theatre to watch a new Shrek film. But coincidentally enough, amid a Brat-green-tinted summer, DreamWorks Studios have just announced that the fifth offering of everyone’s favourite animated saga will be back in a “far, far away” future — on July 1st, 2026, to be more precise. And we’re so ready to go back to the swamp.
Original Shrek stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all confirmed to return. And despite the ongoing discussions about how fatigued the industry currently feels with sequels after sequels being announced every week — let’s not forget the Devil Wears Prada follow-up coming our way soon — Shrek’s return weirdly feels like a breath of fresh air. For people who have grown up with those characters and their storylines, reconnecting with Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey feels like embarking on a nostalgic and heartwarming journey.
The return of Antonio Banderas as the iconic Puss in Boots has yet to be confirmed — but we’re hopeful. We’re so excited to see what’s coming next from this bunch — and one thing is for sure, coincidental or not, Donkey is definitely SO Julia.