The highly anticipated film Shrek 5 has officially been pushed back from December 2026 to June 30, 2027. The move is intended to avoid intense competition during the holiday season and boost its chances of success at the box office.
Originally scheduled, Shrek 5 would have been scheduled to coincide with several big Christmas movies, potentially dividing the attention of families and young people. Instead, the summer movie season was chosen, when animated family films usually make a strong profit. The new date is closer to the showing of another highly anticipated animated film, but still has enough room to capture a large portion of the audience.
The beloved cast of Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), and Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) will remain complete. Zendaya will also be added as the voice of Shrek and Fiona's daughter. Production is underway and the plan is clear, so the move to summer 2027 is seen as a smart move to ensure the film's comeback is as big as the ogre.
With the expected huge box office revenue, Shrek 5 could potentially gross up to a billion pesos during its release in theaters worldwide.
