It’s been over a yr since Shrek 5 was formally introduced and, up till this level, it appeared that the eponymous ogre’s subsequent big-screen outing would open as a part of the 2026 film schedule. Nonetheless, that may not be the case, because the animated legacy sequel has formally been delayed. On the one hand, this growth means the movie will not be launched in proximity to the huge Marvel team-up movie, Avengers: Doomsday. But the movie is now going up towards one other main superhero follow-up on the field workplace.
Initially, the extremely anticipated Shrek 5 was set to be launched on July 1, 2026, however it was later pushed to December 23 of that very same yr. In accordance with Selection, although, Common Photos and DreamWorks have now pushed the animated flick once more and, now, it’s set to hit cinemas on June 30, 2027. As of this writing, neither of the studios behind the fairy tale-infused movie have given an official motive as to why it’s been delayed.
With its December launch, the Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon-helmed animated film would’ve opened lower than two weeks after Avengers: Doomsday. That Marvel Studios flick is opening on December 18, 2026. So to say that the newest Shrek movie was going to be launched within the shadow of one other cinematic big can be an enormous understatement. Whereas the Mike Myers-led flick now has some respiratory room, its new date places it lower than per week out from Spider-Man: Past the Spider-Verse’s June 25, 2027 date.
The primary three movies within the Shrek franchise are presently obtainable to stream with a Peacock subscription. As for the fourth movie, that may be accessed with using an HBO Max subscription.
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