Reorganizing Iconic Characters: Shrek and the Minions in 2026's Adjusted Plans by Universal Studios
DreamWorks has announced a new instalment in the beloved Shrek franchise, titled Shrek 5. The film will feature the voice talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, who have all reprised their roles as Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey, respectively. The release date for Shrek 5 has been pushed back from July 1, 2026, to December 23, 2026. However, the director for the film is yet to be officially announced, despite Eddie Murphy's mention of a 2025 premiere.
Meanwhile, Minions 3, originally scheduled for July 1, 2026, has taken Shrek 5's original release date. The movie will be directed by Peter Coffin and written by Brian Lynch. Antonio Banderas' character from Puss in Boots 2 may return to Shrek 5, but details are unclear. Minions 3's new release date is currently unspecified, but it is now scheduled for June 30, 2027, after being moved from its original date.
Illumination also has another untitled movie scheduled for release on April 3, 2026. No new information about the directors or writers for this movie is available at this time.
The future of the DC Universe on film and TV, Doctor Who, and the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek franchises are not discussed in this paragraph.
Lastly, the next Super Mario movie is scheduled for release on April 3, 2026, while the release date for an unknown Illumination movie is June 30, 2027.
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