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Shrek 5: The Return of the Beloved Ogre and Friends in 2026

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Get ready for the hilarious adventures of Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona as they reunite in Shrek 5 in July 2026! Original cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are back for more fun and laughter.

Shrek fans, rejoice! Universal Pictures has officially announced the return of everyone's favorite ogre in 'Shrek 5,' set to hit the screens in July 2026. The long-awaited sequel will feature the original key cast members, including Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona. Fans can expect another round of whimsical and heartwarming adventures in the beloved DreamWorks Animation franchise.

After a 16-year wait since 'Shrek Forever After,' the news of 'Shrek 5' with the original cast reprising their iconic roles has sent waves of excitement through fans worldwide. The chemistry and humor brought by Myers, Murphy, and Diaz are sure to captivate audiences once again, promising a delightful cinematic experience for both new and longtime fans of the series.

The announcement of the release date, July 1, 2026, has already created buzz and anticipation among eager fans eagerly waiting to step back into the fairy-tale world of Shrek and his companions. With the trio of talented actors returning to voice the beloved characters, 'Shrek 5' is poised to become another blockbuster hit, continuing the legacy of the franchise that has charmed audiences for decades.

In a world where sequels often falter, the confirmation of the original trio's return in 'Shrek 5' has reignited nostalgia and excitement, proving that some stories and characters are timeless. Fans can look forward to a new chapter in the Shrek saga filled with laughter, friendship, and heartwarming moments when the film premieres in 2026.

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'Shrek 5' to open in July 2026 with original key cast (Screen International)

Universal Pictures has set a July 1 2026 release date for DreamWorks Animation's Shrek 5 featuring original cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, ...

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Shrek 5 shares long-awaited release date with Mike Myers, Eddie ... (The Independent)

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are all set to reprise their roles in the upcoming sequel.

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Shrek 5 Sets Release Date, Cast for July 2026 (Variety)

'Shrek 5' is officially a go as Universal announced a July 2026 release date. Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers are all set to return.

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'Shrek 5' Set for 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Shrek 5 is officially a go, with Universal and DreamWorks Animation announcing that the storied franchise will return on July 1, 2026. Stars Mike Myers ...

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'Shrek 5' Will Finally Arrive in July 2026 (for Real This Time) (Rolling Stone)

After more than 25 years, the fifth 'Shrek' movie will finally arrive in July 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz all returning.

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'Shrek 5's' all-star cast and release date revealed (NBC4 Washington)

"Shrek 5" is officially in the works for a July 2026 release date with cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz set to return.

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'Shrek 5' Set For Summer 2026 With Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy ... (Deadline)

'Shrek 5's release date has been set, with stars Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz set to return, DreamWorks Animation announced on Tuesday.

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Shrek 5: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz returning for ... (The Guardian)

Core voice cast are all returning for Shrek 5, which will be released 16 years after Shrek Forever After.

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'Shrek 5' is in the works for 2026 with original cast including Mike ... (USA TODAY)

Mike Myers (Shrek), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) and Eddie Murphy (Donkey) will officially return for "Shrek 5" 16 years after "Shrek Forever After."

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Shrek 5 shares long-awaited release date with Mike Myers, Eddie ... (The Independent)

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are all set to reprise their roles in the upcoming sequel.

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'Shrek 5' Set for July 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and ... (NBC News)

Eddie Murphy let it slip in June that he had already begun voice recording for the film and will next do a Donkey spinoff movie.

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We're all feeling sequel fatigue – but Hollywood's giving us Shrek 5 (The Guardian)

Original films these days are just croutons in a Hollywood buzzword salad: sequels and prequels, existing IPs and brands and reboots and remakes.

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Shrek 5: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz to return for ... (BBC News)

A plotline for the movie is yet to be revealed, but Myers will play the title character, Diaz will voice Shrek's wife Princess Fiona and Murphy will return as ...

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Shrek 5: Everything to know about the upcoming movie (cosmopolitan.com)

Who is in the cast of Shrek 5? And the good news doesn't stop there as all three of the original cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are all ...

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Shrek 5 release date confirmed as original cast to return (LMFM)

DreamWorks has officially announced that Shrek 5 will land in cinemas on July 1st, 2026. They've also confirmed that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz ...

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Dreamworks announces 'Shrek 5' (FOX 2 Detroit)

Shrek 5" is in the works, and original cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are confirmed to return in the new film.

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'Shrek 5' is coming in July 2026, and the big stars are onboard (CNN)

Grab your torch and pitchforks! Everyone's favorite ogre is heading back to town, with the the latest movie in the “Shrek” franchise set for release in ...

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'Shrek 5' Cast, Details, Premiere Date: Everything To Know (Today.com)

The first "Shrek" movie led to a decades-long franchise of animated children's movies and spinoffs, and sparked a subculture of its own — even Al Pacino is a ...

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'Shrek 5' set for summer 2026 release; star trio to return (Los Angeles Times)

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will reprise their 'Shrek' roles for the franchise's fifth installment, arriving in July 2026.

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The Internet Can't Keep It Together Now That 'Shrek 5' Is Officially ... (Her Campus)

On July 9, DreamWorks announced the release date and cast for 'Shrek 5' and the internet hasn't been able to keep its cool since.

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'Shrek 5': Everything to Know About the Upcoming Movie (Cosmopolitan.com)

It's official, Shrek is returning for a fifth film in 2026 and here's everything we know about it so far.

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