When is Shrek 5 released? Here final date

The long-awaited fifth installment of the ogre franchise, Shrek 5continues generating news. Initially scheduled for July 1, 2026the date was changed by the DreamWorks Animation studio.

It was later announced that its premiere would be moved to December 23, 2026taking advantage of the Christmas season. However, according to a recent report, the delivery has had a new delay and will now arrive in theaters on June 30, 2027.

Reparto Shrek 5

As for the cast, the original voices return: Mike Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as Donkey. Additionally, star Zendaya joins in playing Felicia, daughter of Shrek and Fiona.

So far, details about the official plot are being kept under wraps. According to reports, the studio is looking to revisit the elements that made the saga popular, but adapt the story for a new generation.

DreamWorks advances better animations and visual effects

Fans have reacted enthusiastically on social media, sharing theories about possible cameos and nods to the previous films. Some even speculate about appearances of characters from other fairy tales, reinforcing the expectation of a film full of surprises.

DreamWorks has also announced that the production will have improvements in animation and visual effects, promising a higher level of detail than previous installments. This seeks to keep viewers hooked, both children and the adult audience who grew up with the saga.

See you in 2027 with Shrek 5

Although at some point there was talk of summer 2026 and then Christmas of the same year, the most recent and reliable date points to June 30, 2027 as the US premiere of Shrek 5. Fans will have to wait a little longer, but the promise of returning to the swamp is more real than ever.

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