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News18
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Eddie Murphy's Beloved Shrek Character 'Donkey' Gets His Own Movie; Shoot Begins Soon
Last Updated: Eddie Murphy's Shrek character Donkey is getting his own film, set for release in 2028. Murphy is also doing voiceover work for Shrek 5, releasing on December 18, 2026. Eddie Murphy's Shrek character Donkey is getting his own film – which will be released in 2028. The 64-year-old is doing voiceover work for Shrek's sidekick in the fifth movie of the DreamWorks animated film franchise, Shrek, which is set to be released on December 18, 2026, and Eddie revealed work on the Donkey spin-off film – which will see him have his 'own little story with his dragon wife" and their 'half-dragon and half-donkeys children" – will begin in September 2025. Asked if Shrek 5's animation is being worked on now, he told ScreenRant: 'No, they're still doing voiceover stuff. We're still in the booth, and literally, we're still doing Shrek. We start in September on Donkey, we're doing a Donkey one, and that'll be three years from now, but we're about two years into Shrek 5. Still in the booth and about to start Donkey in September." Confirming that Donkey will be a movie and not a TV show, Eddie continued: 'Donkey's going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie. Donkey's going to have his own movie, own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys. They've written this funny story. We're doing that, starting that in September." In February, Zendaya's casting in Shrek 5 was confirmed in the movie's trailer. The 28-year-old star will be voicing the titular ogre (Mike Myers) and Fiona's (Cameron Diaz) daughter Felicia. Shrek was first released in 2001 and followed the story of an ogre who falls in love with Princess Fiona before a sequel arrived in 2004. In 2007's Shrek the Third, it was revealed that Fiona – now married to Shrek – was pregnant, and the latest major instalment Shrek Forever After was released in 2010. And now Eddie has hinted that Shrek 5 will, like the franchise's other movies, be packed with comedy. He told the US TV show Extra: 'I've recorded some great stuff. You know, we don't get a full script when we do the Shrek movies. We get the dialogue that we're doing for each session. And I know I've been doing some really funny stuff." And Eddie said he will only see his co-stars, including Cameron, 52, and Mike, 62, at the Shrek 5 premiere. He said: 'At the end of the movie or when the movie comes out, we see each other at the premiere, but we don't see each other the whole movie. It's all just you by yourself and a microphone." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
AsiaOne
a day ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Eddie Murphy teases Donkey film release, Entertainment News
Eddie Murphy's Shrek character Donkey is getting his own film — which will be released in 2028. The 64-year-old is doing voiceover work for Shrek's sidekick in the fifth movie of the DreamWorks animated film franchise, Shrek, which is set to be released on Dec 18, 2026, and Eddie revealed work on the Donkey spin-off film — which will see him have his "own little story with his dragon wife" and their "half-dragon and half-donkeys children" — will begin in September 2025. Asked if Shrek 5's animation is being worked on now, he told ScreenRant: "No, they're still doing voiceover stuff. We're still in the booth, and literally, we're still doing Shrek. "We start in September on Donkey, we're doing a Donkey one, and that'll be three years from now, but we're about two years into Shrek 5. Still in the booth and about to start Donkey in September." Confirming that Donkey will be a movie and not a TV show, Eddie continued: "Donkey's going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie. "Donkey's going to have his own movie, own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys. "They've written this funny story. We're doing that, starting that in September." In February, Zendaya's casting in Shrek 5 was confirmed in the movie's trailer. The 28-year-old star will be voicing the titular ogre (Mike Myers) and Fiona's (Cameron Diaz) daughter Felicia. Shrek was first released in 2001 and followed the story of an ogre who falls in love with Princess Fiona before a sequel arrived in 2004. In 2007's Shrek the Third, it was revealed that Fiona — now married to Shrek — was pregnant, and the latest major instalment Shrek Forever After was released in 2010. And now Eddie has hinted that Shrek 5 will, like the franchise's other movies, be packed with comedy. He told the US TV show Extra: "I've recorded some great stuff. You know, we don't get a full script when we do the Shrek movies. We get the dialogue that we're doing for each session. And I know I've been doing some really funny stuff." And Eddie said he will only see his co-stars, including Cameron, 52, and Mike, 62, at the Shrek 5 premiere. He said: "At the end of the movie or when the movie comes out, we see each other at the premiere, but we don't see each other the whole movie. "It's all just you by yourself and a microphone." [[nid:720616]]
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Eddie Murphy teases Donkey film release
Eddie Murphy's Shrek character Donkey is getting his own film - which will be released in 2028. The 64-year-old is doing voiceover work for Shrek's sidekick in the fifth movie of the DreamWorks animated film franchise, Shrek, which is set to be released on December 18, 2026, and Eddie revealed work on the Donkey spin-off film - which will see him have his "own little story with his dragon wife" and their "half-dragon and half-donkeys children" - will begin in September 2025. Asked if Shrek 5's animation is being worked on now, he told ScreenRant: "No, they're still doing voiceover stuff. We're still in the booth, and literally, we're still doing Shrek. "We start in September on Donkey, we're doing a Donkey one, and that'll be three years from now, but we're about two years into Shrek 5. Still in the booth and about to start Donkey in September." Confirming that Donkey will be a movie and not a TV show, Eddie continued: "Donkey's going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie. "Donkey's going to have his own movie, own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys. "They've written this funny story. We're doing that, starting that in September." In February, Zendaya's casting in Shrek 5 was confirmed in the movie's trailer. The 28-year-old star will be voicing the titular ogre (Mike Myers) and Fiona's (Cameron Diaz) daughter Felicia. Shrek was first released in 2001 and followed the story of an ogre who falls in love with Princess Fiona before a sequel arrived in 2004. In 2007's Shrek the Third, it was revealed that Fiona - now married to Shrek - was pregnant, and the latest major instalment Shrek Forever After was released in 2010. And now Eddie has hinted that Shrek 5 will, like the franchise's other movies, be packed with comedy. He told the US TV show Extra: "I've recorded some great stuff. You know, we don't get a full script when we do the Shrek movies. We get the dialogue that we're doing for each session. And I know I've been doing some really funny stuff." And Eddie said he will only see his co-stars, including Cameron, 52, and Mike, 62, at the Shrek 5 premiere. He said: "At the end of the movie or when the movie comes out, we see each other at the premiere, but we don't see each other the whole movie. "It's all just you by yourself and a microphone.'
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shrek 5: First look and new actors confirmed
Get outta my swamp! The first trailer for the brand new Shrek 5 movie has just been released. The clip was shared by the movie studio Universal Pictures, and shows the green ogre and his family and friends gathered around the magic mirror to look up funny videos of been a while since the first Shrek movie came out in 2001, 24 years ago! - with the fourth and most recent one, Shrek Forever After released in fans will have to wait a little while longer before the new movie is released, as the trailer revealed that Shrek 5 would be out around Christmas-time 2026. Who is in Shrek 5? It has been confirmed that Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), Princess Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz) and Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy) are all returning for the new shown in the trailer are the characters Pinocchio and Magic clip also reveals Fiona and Shrek's teenage daughter, who will be voiced by famous actress Zendaya, who you might recognise from the new Spider-Man name has not been confirmed yet, but she could be Felicia - one of Fiona and Shrek's triplets, who we saw as babies in the fourth means we are yet to meet her brothers Fergus and is also no confirmation yet on whether Antonio Banderas will return as Puss in Boots.
Express Tribune
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Shrek 5' Teaser Embraces Meme Culture, And It's More Meta Than Ever Before
The Shrek franchise has become an unlikely cultural juggernaut over the years, shifting from a quirky animated film into one of the most iconic pop-culture staples of all time. What started in 2001 as a cheeky parody of classic fairy tales quickly turned into a franchise with unexpected staying power. While children still love it, Shrek has particularly resonated with a generation of young adults who grew up with the films, appreciating its sharp wit, social commentary, and subversive humor. From its subversion of classic fairytale tropes to its perfectly chosen pop culture references, the Shrek franchise has aged gracefully, staying relevant through its knack for self-awareness and clever adult humor. Now, after more than a decade since Shrek Forever After hit theaters, the Shrek franchise is returning with Shrek 5—and it's diving headfirst into the very culture it helped shape: memes. The first teaser for Shrek 5 made that clear right away. In the trailer, Shrek and Donkey are seen looking into the Magic Mirror from the original movie, only for the mirror to present Shrek memes in the form of filters, like the classic "duckface" sunglasses filter, a 'buff' Shrek, and a bizarre Shrek dancing in a shiny latex catsuit. These nods to internet humor are a clear reflection of the current digital age, where memes have become a language in their own right. However, while the meme-based humor in the trailer was an amusing nod to Shrek's history of pop culture references, not everyone was thrilled. Many fans were taken aback by the new animation style and character redesigns didn't capture the same charm as the earlier films. This was especially noticeable in the redesign of Shrek's daughter, voiced by Zendaya, which some fans felt lacked the same warmth and familiarity. The new look of the characters didn't sit well with everyone, as it felt like a departure from the aesthetic that made the original films so beloved. The Shrek films have always been famous for their ability to appeal to multiple age groups by balancing mature humor with kid-friendly antics. From satirizing Hollywood in Shrek 2 to constantly poking fun at fairy tale conventions, the films never shy away from commentary. Shrek 5 seems to be leaning into this established trend by blending meme culture with its irreverent humor. The teaser's opening scene, in which Shrek questions, 'Who's making this stuff?' feels like an intentional wink to the vast amount of absurd content on the internet today. While some fans have voiced their disappointment over the animation and design changes, others are intrigued by how Shrek 5 could incorporate memes into the story. Could these internet jokes and viral moments actually play a role in the narrative, or is this just a bit of cheeky marketing to engage a more internet-savvy audience? It remains to be seen whether the memes are simply an aspect of the teaser or will be woven into the plot itself, but one thing's for sure—Shrek 5 is tapping into the digital zeitgeist. Despite the mixed reactions to the redesigns and animation, there's an undeniable excitement brewing for what the movie will bring. As the franchise continues to evolve with the times, fans are eager to see how the series will balance its beloved past with a new, meme-infused future. Will the humor still work for the old fans, or will the internet age leave Shrek behind? Only time will tell, but one thing's for certain: Shrek 5 has certainly captured everyone's attention.
