Donkey! Shrek‘s chatty, deeply needy sidekick is taking the highlight in “Donkey,” a derivative within the beloved animated collection.
Common and DreamWorks have slated “Donkey” to launch on June 30, 2028. Eddie Murphy is returning to voice his signature function within the movie, which can function an origin story of how a donkey turned Donkey.
“Donkey” will likely be directed by Charlie Bean (“The Lego Batman Film” and the live-action “Woman and The Tramp”), produced by Rebecca Huntley (“Kung Fu Panda 4” and “The Unhealthy Guys”), and co-directed by Matt Flynn, whose story artist credit at DreamWorks embody “The Wild Robotic,” “Puss in Boots: The Final Want” and “The Unhealthy Guys 2.”
A yr earlier than “Donkey” trots to theaters, Common and DreamWorks are releasing “Shrek 5” in summer season 2027. Mike Myers, Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning to the fictional land of Far, Far Away of their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, whereas Zendaya is becoming a member of the forged. “Shrek 5” will likely be directed by franchise veterans Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn.
First launched in 2000, the “Shrek” franchise places a spin on the idea of Fortunately Ever After, as informed by a misunderstood ogre and his merry band of fairytale folks. The unique “Shrek” turned an immediate hit with practically $500 million globally in addition to the first-ever Oscar winner for animated characteristic. The movie was adopted by three sequels — 2004’s “Shrek 2,” 2007’s “Shrek the Third” and 2010’s “Shrek Eternally After” and two “Puss in Boots” spinoffs, which have collectively grossed greater than $3 billion worldwide.
