Shrek 5 Gets the Delay Treatment—Now Hitting Screens in 2027

Brace yourselves, swamp lovers—your fairy tale wait just got longer. Shrek 5, originally set for a prerecorded 2026 debut, has now been pushed to June 30, 2027. So, forget the summer of 2026 and make room in your schedule for Shrek 5 to take over summer 2027 instead.

What’s in the Swamp: Zendaya and OG Cast Return 

Good news for loyal fans: the OG trio is back! Think of Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona returning to the swamp. And here’s the fresh fairy-dust: Zendaya joins as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter. Get the tea from the trailer’s eye-popping new animation style—more vibrant, more modern, more… maybe too shiny for the swamp?

Why the Slip?

So why the delay? Studios gave us no official reason—but insiders speculate it needs more polish. Animation overhaul? More time to perfect the OG cast magic plus Zendaya’s debut? Maybe even scheduling shuffles at Universal or DreamWorks. Also, the move shifts the calendar—an Untitled Illumination flick just snags Shrek 5’s original slot. A bit of strategic shuffle? Perhaps.

Your swamp-side date is officially rescheduled to June 30, 2027. But with the original dream team, a star-studded new cast member, and refreshed animation, your fairy-tale patience may just pay off. *Shrek’s coming back—reforged and bigger than ever.