Ogres Are Back in Town! Shrek 5 Stomps into Theaters July 2026 with Original Cast
Get ready to relive your childhood (and maybe introduce it to a whole new generation!), because everyone’s favourite green ogre is returning to the big screen! DreamWorks Animation has officially announced Shrek 5, set for a theatrical release in July 2026. Here’s the scoop on what promises to be a swamp-tacular return to Far Far Away.
Fans can rejoice! The original voice cast is reuniting for Shrek 5. Mike Myers will once again lend his iconic Scottish brogue to Shrek, Eddie Murphy will return as the fast-talking Donkey, and Cameron Diaz will be back to voice the feisty Princess Fiona. This news alone is enough to have everyone doing the ogre roar with excitement!
It’s been a whopping 16 years since Shrek Forever After graced theatres in 2010. But fear not, Shrek fans! The wait is finally over. Shrek 5 promises to be a brand new adventure, filled with familiar faces, hilarious hijinks, and maybe even a few new fairytale creatures to add to the mix.
While the storyline for Shrek 5 remains a mystery, one thing’s for sure: it’s bound to be an epic return to the wacky world of Far Far Away. Will Shrek and Fiona face a new threat to their happily ever after? Will Donkey finally get his own fairytale romance (complete with waffles)? Only time (and maybe a mischievous leak or two) will tell.
Whether you’re a nostalgic millennial who grew up quoting Shrek or a curious newcomer ready to be introduced to the magic, Shrek 5 promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming adventure for the whole family. So, mark your calendars for July 2026, dust off your Fiona costumes, and get ready to yell “Ogre Power!” because Shrek is back, and Far Far Away is about to get a whole lot louder (and greener).