For many months, rumors in the corridors had announced the launch of a “Shrek 5”. However, Eddie Murphy has just made several revelations on the subject.
A new opus for the saga Shrek…
The franchise Shrek is one of the most popular to have been produced by DreamWorks. The first film, released in 2001, was a real hit, creating a huge craze around the character at the center of the plot and his companions, Donkey and Princess Fiona.
Since the release of the first opus, three sequels were released (in addition to two spin-offs on the character Puss in Boots). The latest, There was an endwas unveiled in 2010. Either there is now fourteen years old. So it’s been a very long time since Shrek last appeared on the big screen. But he will come back soon.
…followed by a film centered on the Donkey!
In April 2023, Eddie Murphy, who voiced the famous ogre in the original version, explained that he was more than up for reprising his role in a fifth film. However, his wish was granted. Because, in a recent interview for Collider, the actor confirmed that a Shrek 5 was in preparation. The dubbing has even already started:
“We started making Shrek 5 four or five months ago. I recorded the vocals for the first act and we’re going to finish it this year. »
The actor also confirmed the rumor that had been circulating for many months. Namely the one who spoke ofa new spin-off centered on Donkey. So, such a film will indeed see the light of day. According to Eddie Murphy, voice recording for this feature film will begin once Shrek 5 will be closed.
Release planned for next year?
Eddie Murphy was therefore not stingy with revelations. He even went further by giving a possible release date for the next Shrek : “I believe it will be released in 2025.“ We are now waiting for DreamWorks to confirm the film’s arrival in theaters next year. And that the studio gives a more precise date.
On the other hand, Eddie Murphy did not give a possible release date for the Donkey spin-off. But if the actors start recording voices as soon as the next Shrek is finished, we can think that it will be ready for 2026.
