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Zendaya joins Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz for 'Shrek 5'

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Updated  February 28, 2025 7:40am PST
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The Brief

    • Zendaya has joined the cast of "Shrek 5," playing the daughter of Shrek and Fiona.
    • The film will also see the return of Mike Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as Donkey.
    • "Shrek 5" is set for release on December 23, 2026.

LOS ANGELES - Universal Pictures made an exciting announcement about one of its most beloved animated franchises on Thursday. 

The film production company dropped a trailer for "Shrek 5," showing the adventures of Shrek and Princess Fiona continue and this time, their kids are all grown up. 

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks are owned by NBCUniversal. 

What we know:

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Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are back. Also joining the cast is Zendaya, who will voice Shrek's daughter. 

The film will hit theaters on Christmas Day 2026. 

"Shrek 5" comes following its spinoffs, which include "Puss in Boots," "The Pig Who Cried Werewolf," and "Far Far Away Idol." 

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By the numbers:

Fans were first introduced to an ogre who lived in a swamp far, far away when "Shrek," hit theaters on May 18, 2001.

Data from Box Office Mojo indicates it has a lifetime gross of $268,200,241. 

However, the sequel "Shrek 2" is reportedly the highest-grossing film of the franchise, garnering nearly $442 million. 

Watch the first teaser trailer for "Shrek 5" below.

The Source: Information provided from a trailer posted by Universal Pictures on Feb. 27, 2025. 

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