Summary
In addition toconfirming a Donkey spinoff, actor Eddie Murphygave an incredibly timely update aboutShrek 5. In 2022, DreamWorks' Oscar-winningShrekfranchise has churned out anotherPuss and Bootsspinoff film, butit’s been nearly 15 years since a mainlineShrekmovie hit theaters. The 2010 filmShrek Forever After, which made a staggering $756.2 million at the global box office, closed out the titular ogre’s core story. Now, however, the kingdom of Far Far Away has more comedic fantasy stories to share with long-time fans andShreknewcomers alike.
Released in 2001, the original movie introduced audiences to the embittered, swamp-dwelling ogre Shrek (Mike Myers), his chatty pal Donkey (Eddie Murphy), the mysterious Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and the ruthless Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). Aided by Donkey, Shrek agrees to rescue Fiona on the feeble Farquaad’s behalf in order to regain control of his swamp. In true fantasy rom-com fashion, Shrek falls for the princess — a human by birth,Fiona is “cursed” to transform into an ogreat night. A send-up of Disney-style fairy tales,theShrekmovies have endured for over 20 years.
The Shrek Franchise’s Popularity Continues After Nearly 25 Years
Shrek
A solitary ogre named Shrek embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded castle. Accompanied by Donkey Shrek sets out to fulfill a bargain with Lord Farquaad.
Eddie Murphy’sShrek 5update couldn’t have come at a better time for the franchise. According to the Donkey voice actor,Shrek5’s cast of charactersrecorded their lines for the film “months ago,” which aligns well withShrek 5’s proposed 2025 release window. Funnily enough,the originalShrekmovie has been trending on Netflix throughout June 2024, making Murphy’s filming update particularly timely. Bolstered by the news of a new franchise film,Shrekwill no doubt gain even more Netflix viewers as folkswatch theShrekfranchise in orderahead ofShrek 5’s release.
[Shrek became] the first animated film franchise to cross the $3 billion mark.
Even thoughShrekis based on a fairytalefolks have never heard of, it managed to launch an incredibly successful series that still endures. The 2001 movie was so beloved by critics and audiences alike thatit pushed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to create an entirely new Oscars category: Best Animated Feature. That’s a feat no Disney (or Pixar) movie accomplished, which says a lot aboutShrek’s groundbreaking success. In addition to its history-making accolades, theShrekseries made box office historyby becoming the first animated film franchise to cross the $3 billion mark.
Shrek Set Up The Perfect Donkey Spinoff Story Over 20 Years Ago
A Donkey spin-off may be in production soon at Dreamworks and such an addition will likely pull from the original 2001 Shrek for its new storyline.
Why Shrek Is Still So Popular With New Generations After 23 Years
Shrek Was Both Popular In Its Time & A Kind Of Cult Classic
When the firstShrekhit theaters in 2001, it was kind of the anti-Disney animated film — a self-aware fairy-tale spoof.Shrekis also the rare franchise that was both hugely popular when it debuted and something that’s shrouded in a cult-classic-like mystique as new generations discover it. It’s both inventive and a sell out. Through that dichotomy,Shrekbecame one of the internet’s biggest obsessions.The Atlanticputs it well, noting, “As with all good internet memes, it feels like one giant agreed-upon joke.” An encapsulation of 2000s pop culture,Shrekpersists.
Shrek 5is slated for a 2025 release window.
Shrek 5
Shrek 5 is the fifth installment in the popular animated film series.
