Eddie Murphy's ‘Donkey' character gets its own spinoff movie, the actor confirms: ‘It is going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie'

Time of India

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Actor-comedian
has confirmed that a movie based on the character Donkey, whom he voices, is currently in production. This means Murphy will finally headline his own Shrek spin-off film.
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He will also reprise his role as Donkey in Shrek 5, the next installment in the beloved franchise.
The Shrek franchise began in 2001 and has chronicled the adventures of the eponymous ogre, his wife Fiona, and his friends — including Puss in Boots, the Gingerbread Man, and Pinocchio, among others. In addition to the mainline Shrek films, the franchise also features Puss in Boots spin-offs.
Murphy, who has voiced Donkey in every Shrek film since the original, expressed genuine excitement about this next chapter.
'Donkey's [film] is going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie; Donkey's going to have his own movie, his own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys,' Murphy shared in an interview with ScreenRant. 'They've written this funny story. We're doing that, starting that in September.
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The Donkey movie will delve deeper into his chaotic and humorous family life, giving audiences a chance to explore new dimensions of the fan-favorite character.
With a spotlight on Donkey's unique charm and backstory, DreamWorks is aiming to strike the same emotional and comedic balance that made Puss in Boots: The Last Wish a critical and commercial success.
Mike Myers will return as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as Donkey in the upcoming Shrek 5, directed by Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon.
Zendaya will join the cast as the voice of Felicia, the daughter of Shrek and Fiona. Shrek 5 is scheduled for theatrical release on December 23, 2026.