It’s been almost 25 years since the first movie of the fan-favorite comedy and fantasy film series Shrek was released, and almost 15 years since we first saw what we thought was to be the last movie in the series.
It seems as though we were sorely mistaken – it has now been revealed that a Shrek 5 is on the way and it won’t be long until we see Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona reunited.
In an exclusive interview with Collider, Eddie Murphy confirmed that a new Shrek movie is currently in production, as well as an exciting new addition to the franchise…
Eddie, who played Donkey in the four Shrek movies, has revealed that the beloved character will be getting his own standalone movie.
“We started doing Shrek 4 or [Shrek] 5 months ago. I did this, I recorded the first act, and we’ll be doing it this year, we’ll finish it up,” he said.
The American comedian, actor, and singer was then asked whether both projects were being worked on simultaneously, which he clarified:
“No, not at the same time. I started recording Shrek, I think it’s coming out in 2025, and we’re doing a Donkey one next.”
Eddie has previously discussed his hopes to play Donkey again and had revealed that it would take him “two seconds” to say yes to a fifth movie.
“If they ever came with another Shrek I’d do it in two seconds. I love Donkey.” Eddie told Etalk in February 2023.
“They’re doing Puss in Boots movies. I was like, ‘They shoulda done a Donkey movie. Donkey’s funnier than Puss in Boots,’” he said with a laugh. “I mean I love Puss in Boots, but he ain’t funnier than Donkey.”
Now he has gotten his wish!
