Eddie Murphy's 'Shrek' Sidekick Donkey Is Getting His Own Movie
Eddie Murphy returns as Donkey in an origin story from Universal and DreamWorks, with Zendaya joining a cast built around the Shrek universe.
- Universal Pictures announced Thursday that Eddie Murphy will return to voice Donkey in a new spinoff movie, set for theatrical release on June 30, 2028.
- DreamWorks Animation is expanding the Shrek franchise, which has earned more than $3.5 billion globally since the 2001 original film launched.
- Charlie Bean, known for directing The Lego Batman Movie, will helm the project with producer Rebecca Huntley and co-director Matt Flynn.
- The studio faces competition on June 30, 2028, as Warner Bros and Paramount Pictures also have projects positioned for that release date on the Rentrak calendar.
- Hitting theaters next summer, the next Shrek film arrives in 2027, positioning DreamWorks to extend the franchise across multiple releases through 2028.
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Donkey, the affectionate sidekick from the popular ‘Shrek’ films, is getting his own movie. Universal and DreamWorks will release the spin-off ‘Donkey’ in theaters on June 30, 2028. Eddie Murphy returns to voice his famous character.
Donkey finally gets his own Shrek movie, releasing June 2028
Los Angeles: DreamWorks Animation has officially announced “Donkey”, a standalone spinoff centred on the beloved “Shrek” character. Hollywood star Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as the fast-talking sidekick in the movie, which Universal Pictures and DreamWorks will release in theatres on June 30, 2028, reported Deadline. The movie will serve as an origin story, exploring how the donkey became the fan-favourite character known simply as Donke…
It Took 26 Years, but Donkey Is Finally Getting the ‘Shrek’ Spinoff He Deserves
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