Shrek 5: US release on June 30, 2027

Shrek 5 is a new full-length animated comedy from DreamWorks Animation, released with Universal Pictures. It is the fifth main installment of the franchise and a sequel to Shrek Forever After (2010). The directors are Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon, and the screenplay is by Michael McCullers. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will return as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, and Zendaya has joined the cast.

The US premiere is set for Wednesday, June 30, 2027. Universal officially moved the film to this date: the release was first planned for July 1, 2026, and then for December 23, 2026. Showtimes in local time have not been announced yet, so the countdown runs to midnight UTC on the given day. The Russian release date is not confirmed. According to available information, Universal has not officially released its films in Russia since spring 2022, and the screening conditions in the country are still unknown.

What is known so far. The plot remains under wraps, but according to press reports, the story moves the family to a big city, and the focus will be on the grown-up triplets Felicia, Fergus and Farkle. The official trailer has already been published on YouTube. In November 2026, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA) gave the film a PG rating. All details may change, so rely on official statements from the studios.

Why the wait is noticeable: the franchise is popular with both children and parents, and the fifth film will be the first main installment since 2010. The release slot was chosen at the height of summer, and the premiere will take place just a few days after the animated film Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, scheduled for June 25, 2027. In addition, in 2026 the first film was released in a updated 4K edition for its 25th anniversary.

How to follow the news: keep an eye on the official accounts of Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation, as well as the trailers on YouTube. The film's dates have already changed twice, so any new delays and information about the Russian release should be checked against official sources. The news feed below will be updated as confirmed reports appear.