Donkey! Shrek‘s chatty sidekick is taking the spotlight in “Donkey,” a spinoff in the beloved animated series.
Universal and Illumination have slated “Donkey” to release on June 30, 2028. Eddie Murphy is returning to voice his signature role in the film, which will serve as an origin story of how a donkey became Donkey.
A year before “Donkey” trots to theaters, Universal and Illumination are releasing “Shrek 5” in summer 2027. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning to the fictional land of Far, Far Away in their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, while Zendaya is joining the cast. “Shrek 5” will be directed by franchise veterans Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn.
“Shrek,” first released in 2000, put a spin on the concept of Happily Ever After, as told by a misunderstood ogre and his merry band of fairytale folk. “Shrek” became an instant hit with nearly $500 million globally as well as the first-ever Oscar winner for animated feature. The film was followed by three sequels 2004’s “Shrek 2,” 2007’s “Shrek the Third” and 2010’s “Shrek Forever After” and two “Puss in Boots” spinoffs.