Paramount
Does 'Shrek 5' Have a Release Date?Everything to Know About the Potential Movie
After years of speculation and waiting, fans finally received a solid update on a fifth Shrek movie in April 2023, when Illumination's CEO revealed that the studio was negotiating with the franchise's key actors to return for a sequel. Not much has been said about the potential sequel since then, however—until, perhaps, now. As reported by TMZ on Nov. 8, "Shrek 5" was trending after a screen-grab of an alleged LinkedIn resumé made the rounds. The supposed CV, from a young woman purporting to have recently interned at NBCUniversal, included a line stating that she worked on Shrek 5 and noting its release year as 2025.
NBCU hasn't commented on the alleged leak, so don't get your hopes up just yet. In the meantime, here's everything we know about the potential sequel.
Related: 20 Fun Facts About Shrek
When will Shrek 5 be released?
The fifth Shrek film does not yet have a release date, although a screen-grab of an alleged LinkedIn resumé has fans hoping for a 2025 release. But according to an April 2023 report from Variety, Illumination's CEO Chris Meledandri says that the film is still in the very early stages of development.
Related: Eddie Murphy Talks Possibility of Shrek 5
What is the plot of Shrek 5?
No official plot details have been revealed for Shrek 5 yet. The last official word was that the film is still in the earliest stages of production.
Who will be in the cast of Shrek 5?
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri spoke with Variety, saying that he hopes to see series regulars Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy return for the film. However, nothing is confirmed yet.
Related: Eddie Murphy's Net Worth and How Much He Made From Shrek
What is Shrek 5 called?
The fifth Shrek film does not have an official title yet. Based on the other films in the series, it will likely either simply be called Shrek 5 or have a name that includes a play on the word five.
Who is the villain of Shrek 5?
The villain of the fifth Shrek film has not been announced yet. Last we heard from Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, the studio was still negotiating with actors.
Related: The Best Kids and Family Movies on Netflix
Is Shrek Forever after Shrek 5?
Shrek Forever is the fourth film in the Shrek series. Since the plot of the fifth Shrek film has yet to be revealed, it's unclear if the new film will be a sequel or a prequel of some sort.
Is Shrek 5 a sequel to Puss in Boots: The Last Wish?
The plot for the fifth Shrek film has yet to be revealed, so it's unknown how it might connect with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. However, the most recent Puss in the Boots film did end with a tease for the return to the Kingdom of Far Far Away.
Related: The Best Summer Movies of All Time
Why is Shrek 5 delayed?
While rumors of a fifth Shrek film had circulated for years, Eddie Murphy stated in 2016 that a script had been written and he believed the film would release sometime between 2019 to 2020. It's unclear why the studio wasn't able to move forward with the film at that time.
