Shrek's iconic donkey character set for a standalone movie.
The world of DreamWorks' beloved "Shrek" franchise is expanding, as the lovable and hilarious donkey character is set to star in his own feature film. American actor Eddie Murphy, who has voiced the character in five films, confirmed the timeline for the production of the spinoff, which is set to begin in September 2025[1][2][3][4].
The plot of the Donkey spinoff revolves around Donkey's own story, similar to how Puss in Boots had his own movies. The film will focus on Donkey’s family life, featuring his wife Dragon and their children who are half-dragon, half-donkeys. The screenplay has been described as funny and aims to explore his life and adventures within the Shrek universe[1][3].
While the release date for the Donkey spinoff has not been officially announced, it is expected to be around three years after production starts, placing the release around late 2028. Unlike the "Shrek" films, the storyline for the Donkey spinoff is not related to the main narrative of the franchise[5].
Meanwhile, production on the fifth "Shrek" film is also underway, with Eddie Murphy working alongside fellow voice actors. The release date for the fifth "Shrek" film is set for December 23, 2026[6]. The specific release date for the Donkey spinoff was not mentioned in the article.
Warner Bros. recently released the first trailer for the film "Mortal Kombat 2", showcasing the tournament preparations[7]. As for the Donkey spinoff, no trailers or teasers have been released yet.
Sources: [1] Screenrant.com [2] Variety.com [3] Collider.com [4] Deadline.com [5] IMDb.com [6] DreamWorksAnimation.com [7] WarnerBros.com
The Donkey spinoff, part of the DreamWorks' movies-and-tv entertainment, presents an alternative narrative set within the Shrek universe that focuses on Donkey's family life and adventures. Unlike the "Shrek" films, the Donkey spinoff does not follow the main franchise narrative, with the release date yet to be announced.
