Shrek 5 release date delayed for months as fans left ‘in living hell’ over news

14 years after our favorite ogre last appeared on screen, Shrek 5 has become a hot topic among fans eagerly awaited one of the most anticipated sequels ever.

However, be prepared because the original release date of July 1, 2026 has been changed to December 23; this animated juggernaut won’t be making any movies yet.

Die-hard Shrek enthusiasts are incredulous over the drawn-out wait, which could potentially make the movie a blockbuster Christmas treat for families.

The silver lining is that franchise royalty Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy will all return to voice Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey respectively, while further details on additional cast and plot remain a mystery.

Murphy teased fans with mentions of a Donkey spin-off movie in earlier chatter, spilling the beans on Collider about starting voice work months ago.

He revealed last June that “we started practicing Shrek four or five months ago.”

“I recorded the first act, and we’ll be doing it this year. We’ll finish it up”.

Fans have been shocked by the delay’s announcement, which mixes heartbreak and hope. Some people think a longer production run could lead to a better product.

Tensions flared online as one irked X user stated simply: “Well, that’s not cool”, while another agonised: “WHYY @Shrek”?! Frustrations boiled over as someone else declared: “I don’t want s**t to get delayed anymore”, Meanwhile, another forlorn admirer lamented: “We are in a living hell”, reports the Mirror US.

However, a glass-half-full fan pointed out: “Look on the bright side, at least it will give the production team more time to work well and make the film perfect”.

On Reddit, where film enthusiasts were cautiously optimistic that the delay might turn out to be a positive development, the conversation spread.

One user opined: “This could bode better for Shrek”, suggesting that a less crowded release schedule would improve the movie’s chances.

I can understand if they want more time to polish the movie, a second Reddit user said.

“If they come up with a rock solid script and get great previews, they have a billion dollars guaranteed”.

That said, some fans have noted that the new release date in December 2026 will put Shrek 5 up against some stiff competition, including Jumanji 3, Ice Age 6, and possibly Dune: Messiah.

On a lighter note, one fan dramatically confessed: “I just fell to my knees at a Walmart”.

Will Shrek 5 be worth the wait? The answer is still far, far away…

Shrek 5 will be released in cinemas December 23, 2026.

Source: Mirror