Shrek returns: Eddie Murphy confirmed the release of the fifth part and a spin-off about the Donkey

A sensation for all fans of the green ogre! Hollywood is once again preparing to talk about Shrek. The American actor Eddie Murphy, who has long become a symbol of the franchise, finally confirmed what millions dreamed of. The fifth part of the animated hit is on the way, and the world premiere may take place in 2025.

A new round of a favorite story

In an interview that became real news for all fans, Eddie Murphy shared the details of the upcoming premiere. Murphy, who voices the always cheerful and irrepressible Donkey, confirmed that "Shrek 5" is already actively preparing for release. The animation studio has already finished rendering, and now it's just a matter of voice acting and finishing touches.

"I started recording Shrek, I think it will be released in 2025. And next we will do Donkey, " the actor admitted.

Spin-off from DreamWorks

The new wave of popularity of DreamWorks animation began with the success of the film about Puss in Boots, which collected more than 485 million dollars at the global box office. This inspired the producers to create a separate film about Donkey. Fans of the franchise are already looking forward to this novelty, which promises to be no less exciting.

Shrek's success story

The Shrek franchise has always been a favorite of millions. The fourth film, released in 2010, grossed over $750 million worldwide. The second part in general set a record, collecting more than 928 million dollars. This makes Shrek one of the highest-grossing animated series in history.

Future plans of the studio

Last year Chris Meledandri, the founder and CEO of Illumination, confirmed that talks with Mike Myers, Cameron Dias and Eddie Murphy had begun. And now we see the results of these negotiations. Although the other actors have not yet commented on their participation, fans are already on the hook.

"Shrek" is not just a cartoon, it is an entire era in animation. And with each new part, we see how this era continues to delight and inspire a new generation, " noted one of the studio's producers.

Conclusions and expectations

So, "Shrek 5" and the spin-off about Donkey are very close. These projects promise to become new hits and collect millions of dollars again. We look forward to new adventures of our favorite heroes and their unforgettable jokes.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova