US Edition'Shrek' Is Getting a Donkey-Focused Spin-Off, Eddie Murphy Confirms
- Eddie Murphy confirmed a Donkey-focused spin-off film for the Shrek franchise will begin production in September and release in three years.
- This project follows the ongoing production of Shrek 5, which is about two years into development and set for release on December 23, 2026.
- Murphy continues voice work as Donkey for Shrek 5 and revealed the spin-off will feature Donkey's family, including his dragon wife and their half-dragon, half-donkey kids.
- The star described the Donkey film as similar to the Puss in Boots spin-offs, which have proven successful and earned critical acclaim, including an Oscar nomination.
- The Donkey spin-off suggests DreamWorks is expanding the Shrek universe with character-centered films, potentially following the success pattern of earlier franchise spin-offs.
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Eddie Murphy Teases ‘Shrek 5’ & Shares Update On Donkey Movie Spinoff: “They’ve Written This Funny Story”
Eddie Murphy is sharing an update on the new Shrek movie as well as giving details about a Donkey spinoff in the works. While promoting his new film, The Pickup, Murphy mentioned that he is still doing voiceover work for Shrek 5, which is expected to be released on December 23, 2026. “We’re still in the booth, and literally, we’re still doing Shrek,” the actor told ScreenRant. As far as the spinoff movie starring his character Donkey, Murp…
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Eddie Murphy on potential 'Shrek' spinoff: 'Donkey’s going to have his own movie'
Kevin Winter/Getty Images Eddie Murphy has shared more details about a potential new film centered on his beloved Shrek character, Donkey. The actor spoke about the Donkey film and the upcoming Shrek 5 during a recent interview with Screen Rant. “We’re still in the booth, and literally, we’re still doing Shrek,” Murphy said. “We start in September on Donkey — we’re doing a Donkey one, and that’ll [be released] three years from now. But we’re abo…
Eddie Murphy reveals his role in upcoming 'Pink Panther' movie: 'I'm the new Clouseau'
"Well, he has to be French, but he could also be Haitian," Murphy said of his take on Inspector Jacques Clouseau.Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty; DePatie-Freleng Enterprises/Courtesy Everett Eddie Murphy; the Pink PantherEddie Murphy is thinking pink for his next big role.While promoting his action comedy The Pickup on Monday's episode of the Today show, the 64-year-old star revealed that not only will he star in a new The Pink Panther movie, but he…
Eddie Murphy Teases His Inspector Clouseau Transformation for New 'Pink Panther' Movie
Peter Sellers originated the role of Inspector Jacques Clouseau in 1963's 'The Pink Panther,' and Steve Martin played the part in a 2006 rebootKevin Winter/Getty Images; United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock Eddie Murphy on July 27, 2025; Peter Sellers in 1963's The Pink PantherEddie Murphy has a new franchise on his hands.The actor, 64, revealed during an interview with the Today show that aired Monday, July 28, that he will star in a new The Pink…
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