The fifth ‘Shrek’ installment will now hit theaters December 23, 2026, while the third ‘Despicable Me’ spinoff film moves up one year to take the vacated July 1, 2026 spot.
Universal Pictures has shaken up their upcoming film slate, moving the release of DreamWorks Animation’s from July 1, 2026 to December 23, 2026.Illumination’s will take over the vacated slot, pivoting up an entire year from the previously announced June 30, 2027 date.
An “Untitled Illumination Event Film” will shift from March 19, 2027 to the June 30, 2027 spot.Longtime DreamWorks Animation collaborator and animation veteran Conrad Vernon ( animated film franchise) has returned to direct alongside Walt Dohrn ().Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will return to their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona.
will be directed by Pierre Coffin, (first three films, from a script by Brian Lynch (, films).Coffin has lent his voice to the Minions since their film debut in 2010.Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri ( and franchise, films) will produce both films alongside Gina Shay ( franchise, ) for and Bill Ryan ( for .
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