“Shrek 5” brings back the original cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz and already has a release date

DreamWorks Animation announces the release date for “Shrek 5.” (Credit: Dreamworks)

DreamWorks Animation That has been officially announced Shrek 5 under development, with release scheduled for July 1, 2026. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy y Cameron Diaz will once again lend their voices to the main characters, Shrek, Burro and Fiona, respectively. The film will be directed by Walt Dohrnwho participated in previous installments of the franchise.

In information published by Diversity In 2018, it was revealed that Universal Pictures commissioned Chris Meledandrifounder Lightsoverseeing franchise revitalization Shrek y The cat with boots. Meledandri was very keen to keep the original voice performances, believing that these were central to the success of the previous films.

Eddie Murphy He announced in June that he has already started recording his lines for the new film, and mentioned the possibility of a spin-off from his character. “We started doing [’Shrek 5′] months ago. I did this. I recorded the first act and we will do it this year, we will finish it“Murphy said Collider. In addition, Murphy suggested that a spin-off film is already in the works. Burro: “Shrek is going to come out and Donkey is going to have his own movie. We will also do Donkey. So we’ll do ‘Shrek’ and a [película] the Donkey”.

Cameron Diaz will return to play Fiona in the new installment. (Credits: DreamWorks Animation)

So far, the return of Antonio Banderas like a voice The cat with boots not confirmed. Shrek 5 produced by Gina Shaywhich returns to the franchise, and Chris Meledandri. Brad Ableson He also participates as a co-director.

The Shrek franchise has been a huge success since the first film in 2001. The first film grew 487 million dollars around the world, doing DreamWorks Animation an influential studio in the animated film industry. Moreover, Shrek he won Oscar for best animated film. A sequel, shrek 2, collect 928 million dollars and both films were nominated for the Palme d’Or there Cannes Festival.

It’s okay Shrek the third y Shrek forever after they did not receive the same critical acclaim they managed to generate 813 million y 752 million dollars, respectively. The by-products of it The cat with bootswhere the voice of Antonio Banderas was the protagonist, also succeeded, rise 555 million y 484 million dollars each.

Eddie Murphy has already started recording his voice for the new film (Credit: Dreamworks/REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni).

The sum i Shrek 5 to revive after success Puss in Boots: The Last Wishwhich was shown for the first time in December 2022 and which he managed to raise 484 million dollars All over the world. The film also received an Oscar nomination for best animated film, again highlighting the magic of the franchise.

The enthusiasm of the original cast to reprise their roles is evident. Meledandri He expressed in April 2023 that he had high expectations of bringing back the original cast. “We hope the team will come back. Talks are starting now and everything shows that the actors are very keen to return” he said.

Michael Myers y Cameron Diaz They will also return to their iconic roles. According to reports, positive progress is being made on negotiations with Diaz to secure his participation in the new installment. Meledandri He emphasized the importance of keeping the original voices to preserve the essence of the characters: “When you look back at those vocal performances, they are incredible, and while you could argue for a complete re-arrangement, I find myself responding to my own nostalgic feelings of wanting to return to those qualities.“.

Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy return as the voices of Shrek and Donkey. (Credit: DreamWorks Animation)

At the end, Eddie Murphyin an interview in January 2023, he indicated that he was willing to participate in any new project of Conradh na Gaeilge Shrek: “And [DreamWorks] “If I ever came up with another ‘Shrek,’ I would do it in two seconds,” said the actor.

This new chapter in the saga of Shrek It promises to keep the essence that has overcome several generations, while offering a new story that doesn’t feel like just another sequel in the series.