Mike Myers is raising expectations for Shrek 5, suggesting the long-awaited sequel could become his favorite installment in the beloved animated franchise. With the original voice cast returning and a new generation of ogre family members joining the adventure, the film is shaping up to be a major family movie event in 2027.
Myers has given fans plenty of reasons to look forward to Shrek’s return, describing the upcoming film as a potential high point for the franchise. “The script is so great. This might be my favorite one of all of them,” the actor said.
He also praised the creative team, saying, “They’ve really outdone themselves. It’s just been a joy. I can’t wait for people to see it.”
Shrek 5 is set to hit theaters on June 30, 2027, marking the franchise’s first main-series installment since 2010’s Shrek Forever After. Myers will reunite with Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, who return as Donkey and Fiona.
Shrek 5 Gets a PG Rating: What Parents Should Know
Families can expect the latest installment to maintain the franchise’s established approach to animated comedy. The Motion Picture Association has awarded Shrek 5 a PG rating for crude and suggestive material, action, some violence, language, and scary images.
The story will bring Shrek and Fiona’s children further into the spotlight, with Zendaya voicing their daughter Felicia. Marcello Hernández and Skyler Gisondo will voice her brothers, Fergus and Farkle.
Although detailed plot information remains limited, the returning characters and expanding family suggest another adventure built around relationships, humor and fairy-tale mischief.
The Shrek Franchise’s Remarkable Success
Since the original movie debuted in 2001, Shrek has become one of animation’s most recognizable franchises. The series includes four main movies and two Puss in Boots spin-offs, alongside television specials, merchandise, and a Broadway musical. The franchise has generated nearly $4 billion worldwide across its six theatrical films.
The original Shrek also made history by winning the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. With Myers enthusiastic about the latest script and audiences ready to revisit Far Far Away, the fifth movie has a substantial legacy to live up to.
