Shrek 5

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'Shrek 5,' Donkey Spinoff With Eddie Murphy Eyed by DreamWorks (Variety)

Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri teased a slate of upcoming projects, including 'Shrek 5' and a Donkey spinoff starring Eddie Murphy.

“We like to follow the creativity of our team,” Meledandri said. One, “Who’s Who,” is set in the world of Minions, while the other, “Bones Story,” tells a wholly original tale. So it’s a movie that transports you into this world up in the sky, but at the same time it’s very true to who we are.” In “Migration,” the family of ducks finds themselves at odds. “It will involve characters from the original cast, but it will take us into a new world,” he said. The streaming success of ‘Sing 2’ signals that fans want to stay in this world with these characters.” “We’re developing a couple of scripts in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ world,” he said. “We gauge the audience response in different ways. “And then another story that we’re developing is the ensemble. Movie,” also serves as a creative partner to DreamWorks Animation as it looks to reboot the “ [Shrek](https://variety.com/t/shrek/)” franchise. Talks are starting now, and every indication that we’ve gotten is there’s tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return,” he said. “And then you’re hard at work to build story elements and new characters that take you to brand new places.

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'Shrek 5' Won't Just Be an Internet Fever Dream (Vanity Fair)

A fifth movie is really happening, and the franchise's original cast is expected to return.

[Puss in Boots: The Last Wish](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/03/puss-in-boots-making-a-scene-awards-insider), plans for a Donkey spin-off are in motion as well. [mystifying cult of Shrek](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/05/shrek-isnt-worth-getting-mad-about) will continue with a fifth film in the blockbuster franchise, Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri told [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shrek-5-donkey-spinoff-secret-life-of-pets-sing-sequels-1235571967/). [“saved”](https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-ogre-achiever-20070527-ge4zmv.html?page=2) DreamWorks Animation upon its 2001 debut is a financial no-brainer. No official deal is in place, but stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and a [newly-returned-to-acting](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/cameron-diaz-got-peace-in-my-soul-before-announcing-her-hollywood-comeback) Cameron Diaz are expected to reprise their roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona, respectively. Profitable sequels followed in 2004 (Shrek 2 was that year’s [highest-grossing movie](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2004/)), 2007, and 2010. I was like, ‘They should have done a Donkey movie.’ Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots,” Murphy told [ETalk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNt8LN-W4WE) in January. The original film, which won the first Academy Award for best animated feature and [joined](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/12/national-film-registry-dark-knight-shrek-grease) the National Film Registry in 2020, has become some of the studio’s most valuable IP. I found that comment to be very exciting.” As for a Donkey-led whirlwind adventure, Meledandri said it could happen, “Without question.” [“The Queen of All Media”](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/03/kara-swisher-podcasts?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-032223) [Talks About It All](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/03/gisele-bundchen-cover-story?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-032223) [Is Trump Going to Prison?](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/03/donald-trump-indictment-explainer?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-032223)And Answers to Your Other Burning Questions It’s the rallying cry of Smash Mouth’s “All Star” playing as legions of millennials prepare to meme their way through another swampy adventure. This ceremonious cacophony can only mean one thing: another Shrek movie is on the way.

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Shrek 5 Working Hard to Bring Back Original Cast, Dreaming of ... (IGN)

Illumination CEO and Despicable Me director Chris Meledandri teased the return of the original voice cast for Shrek 5, saying negotiations are underway, ...

The video also reveals a Nintendo Switch OLED Model The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition will be available on April 28, 2023, with a Nintendo Switch Pro controller - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition and Nintendo Switch carrying case - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition available on May 12, 2023.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be available on Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.](/videos/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-official-gameplay-demonstration) [writing the script for Shrek 5](/articles/2016/10/17/shrek-5-austin-powers-screenwriter-working-on-sequel), based on an idea he came up with on his own. She has contributed her work to various publications, including Digital Trends, TheGamer, Twinfinite, Mega Visions, and The Escapist. "Talks are starting now, and every indication that we've gotten is there's tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return." [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shrek-5-donkey-spinoff-secret-life-of-pets-sing-sequels-1235571967/) to talk about Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. “And then you’re hard at work to build story elements and new characters that take you to brand new places.

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Shrek 5 in Development, Original Cast in Talks to Return (ComingSoon.net)

One of the most popular animated franchises ever could be returning, with Illumination's Chris Meledandri teasing Shrek 5.

Following Shrek Forever After‘s release in 2010, the Shrek franchise has leaned more into the other characters featured in Shrek franchise for future movies and projects. Movie](https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1278705-mario-kart-movie-jack-black-seth-rogen-chris-pratt)] where you look at what the core elements are that audiences have loved, and you do your very best to honor those core elements,” Meledandri said. According to Meledandri, Donkey is “without question” a character that could support its own spin-off, although nothing more was said on that front.

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'Shrek 5' Starring Original Cast Could Be Coming Soon (ETCanada.com)

Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri confirmed the exciting news during a chat with Variety ahead of the release of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”.

I found that comment to be very exciting.” I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he ain’t funny as the Donkey.” I was like, ‘They should have done a Donkey movie.’ Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots.

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'Shrek 5' and Donkey Spin-Off Reportedly in the Works (Collider.com)

The original cast members are also expected to return for the sequel. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy in Shrek Image via DreamWorks Animation.

The latest sequel, [Puss in Boots: The Last Wish](https://collider.com/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-global-box-office-421-million/), came out in 2022 and was widely praised for its animation style and overall quality. Details are currently sparse regarding Shrek 5 but check back in with Collider to stay updated on the sequel. [Antonio Banderas](https://collider.com/tag/antonio-banderas/) voicing the title character first came out in 2011 and had a pretty decent box office performance, with over $500 million raked in across the world. [Cameron Diaz](https://collider.com/tag/cameron-diaz/), who’s been virtually retired since 2014. The studio founder was going through all the sequels that people can expect from the studio’s many beloved animations, including [Despicable Me](https://collider.com/tag/minions/) and [The Secret Life of Pets](https://collider.com/tag/the-secret-life-of-pets/). Movie](https://collider.com/tag/super-mario-bros-movie/), which premieres this Friday.

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Shrek 5 with Original Cast in Early Talks at DreamWorks, Donkey ... (The Escapist)

DreamWorks is pursuing Shrek 5 with much of its original voice cast returning, and there might even be a Donkey-led spinoff.

When asked if Donkey could support a movie similar to those Puss in Boots spinoffs, he said, “Without question.” [meme status](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/top-silly-hogwarts-legacy-pc-mods/) the character has garnered over the last decade, the company’s big green ogre has been one of [its staples since the early 2000s](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/with-shrek-irony-went-mainstream-for-better-and-for-worse/). In addition to the Meledandri explained that negotiations for their return are going well, adding, “We anticipate the cast coming back.” Movie](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/the-super-mario-bros-movie-final-trailer-luma-fire-flower-donkey-kong/) and Minions, Meledandri also serves as a creative partner to DreamWorks, and he said that he’s doing his best to make Shrek 5 a fitting installment for fans. [Variety conducted](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shrek-5-donkey-spinoff-secret-life-of-pets-sing-sequels-1235571967/) with [Illumination Entertainment](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/illumination-ceo-comments-on-chris-pratt-playing-mario-as-a-non-italian-american/) founder and CEO Chris Meledandri.

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Shrek 5 is Officially Happening - 2EC (2EC)

Great news everyone, Shrek 5 if officially in development! Eboni · @VersaceVenus_. ·. Follow. Barbie posters dropped and also Shrek 5 announcement???

“Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots.” “I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he ain’t funny as the Donkey.” The enthusiasm is further buoyed by Eddie Murphy saying that “If (DreamWorks) ever came with another Shrek, I’d do it in two seconds,” said Murphy following the success of the Puss in Boots spin-off, The Last Wish. The way the whole cast wants to come back for shrek 5 REAL CINEMA IS BACK— 𝙶𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎// (@giselleb1234)

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They Are Making A Shrek 5 (AM800 (iHeartRadio))

'Shrek 5' is officially in the works with the original voice cast in talks to return (via Variety). ... Finally another Shrek movie is happening! It looks like ...

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Shrek 5 in the works with original cast returning (digitalspy.com)

Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination and also boss of DreamWorks, told Variety that the process has begun in getting the gang back together.

I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he ain’t funny as the Donkey'," he said earlier this year. The original cast is a huge part of that." "You know, they did Puss in Boots movies. [In Murphy's aforementioned comments](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42706612/eddie-murphy-donkey-return-shrek-5/), the star said that he'd play Donkey again "in two seconds", and also called for the loudmouth animal sidekick to get his own spin-off. [The Super Mario Bros Movie](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a43511462/super-mario-bros-movie-reviews-rotten-tomatoes/)], where you look at what the core elements are that audiences have loved, and you do your very best to honour those core elements," he explained. [the set-up at the end](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42332496/puss-in-boots-last-wish-shrek-5-tease/) of [Puss in Boots: The Last Wish](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42086058/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-reviews/), things are coming together make the long-awaited return for Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and co.

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