If you believed that the Shrek series had come to a halt you must be quick to think again. The animated show is coming back, and fans of the green ogre and his colorful company have a reason to rejoice. Shrek 5 is also in production as per the famous Voice behind Donkey, Eddie Murphy, and is expected to be released in 2025.
Speaking to Collider in a recent interview, Murphy noted that filming commenced four or five months prior to the interview. “We began work on [Shrek 5] about 4 or 5 months ago,” Murphy said. “I did this and we recorded the first act recently and we will be doing it this year, and we will be finishing it up […] It is set to release in 2025.” This exciting news confirms that we will soon get back the endearing characters that have been entertaining the audiences for almost a quarter of a century.
All members of the original cast are expected to participate in this part. This includes Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Mike Myers as Shrek, Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots and the recently un-retired Cameron Diaz as Fiona. The relationship between these characters has always been a big selling point, and fans will be excited to see them back in action.
The Shrek series has had an interesting evolution. Although the first two movies received positive reception and even being in official competition at Cannes, the sequels were not as warmly welcomed. The final movie was produced in 2010 and called Shrek Forever After, after which everyone wondered whether they would be able to see the adventures of Shrek and his friends. However, the mere mention of Shrek 5 brings out the spark and the memories of the franchise all over again.
The studio has not released any other details, but with DreamWorks, audiences should expect good fun, compelling emotions, and exciting action. Thus, more information about the plot and the new characters may appear as production goes on, which will only make people more interested.
In conclusion, the announcement of Shrek 5 is a thrilling development for fans of the franchise. With the original cast on board and a 2025 release date on the horizon, the return to Far Far Away promises to be an entertaining and nostalgic journey. Stay tuned for more updates as the production unfolds, and get ready to relive the magic of Shrek in a whole new adventure.
