Eddie Murphy Talks Shrek 5 and Donkey Spin-Off Movie

We are nearing the twenty-fifth anniversary of when Shrek first graced our screens, and it has been nearly 15 years since the last outing of Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona. The good news? It won't be long until you see them again. In an interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub for his upcoming film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Eddie Murphy revealed some exciting news for fans of the beloved Shrek franchise. Not only is a new Shrek movie currently in production, but Murphy also confirmed that Donkey-one of the franchise’s most beloved characters-will be getting his own standalone film.
During the interview, Weintraub touched on the recent successes of animated films like Kung Fu Panda 4 and the latest Puss in Boots movie, both of which have reignited interest in the Shrek series. Kung Fun Panda 4 grossed $545.3 million worldwide following its release this year, taking the total global cume of the franchise to over $2.3 billion, while Puss in Boots: The Last Wish pulled in a barnstorming $485.2 million globally, which was over 5x its reported production budget. Both films, helpfully, were also critically praised.
In his response, Murphy revealed, “We started doing Shrek 4 or [Shrek] 5 months ago. I did this, I recorded the first act, and we'll be doing it this year, we’ll finish it up. Shrek is coming out, and Donkey's gonna have his own movie. We're gonna do Donkey as well. So we're gonna do a Shrek, and we're doing a Donkey [movie].” Murphy, who has voiced the lovable and hilarious Donkey since the original Shrek film debuted in 2001, elaborated on the plans for his character's solo film. When asked if he was recording for both projects simultaneously, he clarified:
“No, not at the same time. I started recording Shrek, I think it's coming out in 2025, and we're doing a Donkey one next.”
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[@damienliriano]

Rip to all my brothers who couldn’t live long enough to see Shrek 5😔

[@amantoor7255]

Damn bro I’m so sorry 😢

[@curiousmario]

😭😭😭😭😭😖😖🤧

[@witheredgoldenfreddy2931]

I give my ❤❤❤ for your good brothers 😞

[@genolambert6887]

We’ll honor them by thinking of them as we watch it🙏

[@Noahmediacorner]

Who the all star singer

[@pedroaugusto102011]

Him casually revealing they are doing a Donkey movie without Dreamworks even announcing it🤣🤣

[@edwin99901]

Its already public information. They revealed it at a financial call I think.

[@pedroaugusto102011]

@@edwin99901 Really?! When?

[@edwin99901]

@@pedroaugusto102011 either early this year or sometime last tear

[@dutch90skid70]

It was indeed announced in an interview last year. Kind of casually in the midst of a few other titles as well. Like: HOW does one not announce this in the biggest way possible 🤣

[@erosion271]

@@pedroaugusto102011 yeh it was an open secret. Not widely reported but not a secret either

[@Speednut5016]

“ DUNKey! “ 🤣🤣💀

[@originalJoeKing]

I was thinking the same thing. He pronounces it funny 😂

[@STÜDD_Music]

“We’re doing a Shrek, and we’re doing a Dunkey” 😂

[@DaG.O.A.T.]

Shrek movie then a donkey 🐴 movie ... It'll be good seeing both on the big screen again

[@amantoor7255]

I’m so damn excited for Shrek 5

[@Noahmediacorner]

Me too I hope gabby dollhouse would be delayed and maybe if shrek 5 gets a September release date

[@noahsalsberg9915]

Or maybe in May like all the four Shrek movies did.

[@Noahmediacorner]

@@noahsalsberg9915 I hope they cancelled gabby dollhouse movie

[@disneyepicmax8771]

I always thought that Donkey deserved to have his own spin-off movie. He was the original Shrek sidekick before Puss.

[@jeffreycoriell9617]

Donkey's origin story. He escapes pleasure island after becoming a Donkey

[@pricemoore2022]

I'm looking forward to see Eddie Murphy in his Spin-Off Donkey movie!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Noahmediacorner]

Same hopefully it gets a 2026 release date

[@serenakengne5835]

Yes!! The world is healing 😭😭

[@theriverastyx]

rip dad you would have loved the donkey spin off

[@90dayfiance69]

Crazy they’re making a Dunkey movie. Started from KZbin now he is a major player in Hollywood wow!

[@Disney65Fan]

We also need a new Nutty Professor film too. Can't wait for more Shrek 5 and Donkey.

[@Labyrinth6000]

I heard a rumor that a 3rd nutty professor will take place years after the marriage with Denise where Sherman has a son but as his son gets older, the Buddy Love personality take over him.

[@morphedtyphoon]

Hell yeah I hope so. I imagine playing multiple characters is winding especially now that he's older but man we need a Norbit 2 edit: although, they did kinda wrap up norbit, we just need good ol eddie like that again

[@ziona9259]

HELL YEAH DONKEY DAWG!!! Shrek 5 and Donkey spin off baby!!!!!!! This year is full of surprises!!!!! He could be right about Shrek 5 coming out next year because they confirmed it months ago on LinkedIn resume from a NBCUniversal intern

[@juwanchandler8624]

🎉 Welcome Back Childhood 🧌🫏🧌🐈

[@LongShlongJohnson]

Looking forward to the Dunkey spin off 😂

[@krm3345]

RIP Jerzy Stuhr (1947-2024), Polish voice of Donkey. He died July 9, 2024, the day when DreamWorks announced Shrek 5.

[@baileydavis1616]

Donkey's getting a spin-off movie

[@baileydavis1616]

I am excited for shrek 5

[@originalJoeKing]

I like how he pronounces donkey "dunkey"

[@cinemaguerrilla]

thank you for feeding the Shrek stans, Frosty is always for the people first

[@user-pf3ji6gd7i]

Yeahhhh my childhood is coming back😁😁😁🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️

[@baileydavis1616]

Same

[@cameronholladay3605]

We are all now living in a career resurgence and revisiting of Eddie Murphy’s most iconic roles and I am here for it…Coming 2 America, Beverly Hills Cop 4, now Shrek 5…incredible Now we need Nutty Prof, Trading Places, 48 Hrs and more

[@BrotherBroosh]

Can’t believe they’re making a movie about videogamedunkey!!!

[@chumpX2929]

YESSSSS!!! IT IS CONFIRMED !

[@Da1Dez]

Shrek 5 has been mentioned countless times of happening....

[@jimramos2613]

Say what a donkey spin-off movie 🐴 that's amazing would be great to see Eddie Murphy return voice donkey and yeah hopefully Shrek 5 is happening but I'm going to keep my fingers crossed 🤞

[@andriklimon4790]

Shrek 5 with the animation style design from Shrek 2

[@talondiwisch5206]

I was asking for this like 10 years ago!! So happy!!!

[@bradleybarnes2241]

Does this mean that Shrek Forever After title is changed to Shrek in the Ogre Resistance?

[@ziona9259]

Not really but they might advertise it at some point. Why don’t you ask the producer or director on twitter about it?

[@trippiemikee_6303]

i have the word DUNKY stuck in my head. I keep saying that shit for no reason 😂

[@iamGloctopus]

Shrek 5 might get us back to the true timeline

[@poppie267]

Sooooo exited for this and i hope more Puss In Boots movies as well. I really hope we will see 101 night fairt tales in it like the genie of the lamp and the 40 thieves.

[@tannermacdonald1239]

Did Did He Say Kung Fu Panda 4 Did WELL 😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-cs1jy4qc7h]

Finally after 15 fucking years!!!

[@PeterGrayson]

Yessssss!

[@joshuasullivan1684]

I’ve always wanted to see a movie all about Donkey. Especially if it involves his past. Before he met Shrek. I’ve always been curious about his past all my life.

[@jarekmiller4337]

Yes!! Better be good as Last Wish hopefully ❤.

[@Tylermiller778]

I believe as long as they have a lot of creative freedom and put a lot of passion into it. I believe it will be better.

[@TheLegend-gj6bw]

We need Antonio Banderas. (Puss in boots) in shrek 5

[@user-xc3fr4it1u]

We Need a Mushu spinoff

[@MMATheory_00]

Man shrek was my and everyone else’s childhood, I’m so hyped. Best believe I’ll be first in line to see it, grown ass man and all 😂

[@Glorpusflorpus]

We gettin shrek 5 and gta 6

[@user-fy9wc5lw2w]

Wow! First Puss In Boots had his own movie and now Donkey's getting his own movie!

[@nasir-tj9tb]

I’m so excited I can’t wait ❤❤❤😊

[@ILLUSIONZ224vh4ip]

Dunkey spinoff ayyyy

[@bilalnawaz4418]

I’m pretty sure Dreamworks is gonna be so pissed at Eddie Murphy for ruining their huge surprise!!! Who know if Eddie will go on now or will he get fired?! Or are Dreamworks gonna be like “What’s done is done.”

[@videoboy80s38]

Where’s the full interview?

[@FNAFGod851]

I dont think he was supposed to say all this stuff so DreamWorks just gave the announcement that shrek 5 is coming

[@rstein926]

Seriously do we need a Shrek 5? Shrek ended perfectly with Shrek 4. This is like Toy Story

[@muldervillenet]

Awesome interview as always

[@negano5654]

This world needs another Oscar for Shrek and we are gonna get it.

[@bethanyphillips8625]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS I’VE ALWAYS WANTED THIS😭😭😭

[@brir929]

DUNKEEEE 🫏

[@The_Marvelist]

Shrek Forever After was a near perfect end to the series… but damn I still fooking excited for this!

[@user-dz9tt3qn9p]

My Childhood is Back! Shrek is the Greatest Animated Film Franchise Ever Made! 💚 🧅 🫏 👸

[@Antagonist1629]

@videogamedunkey 🤣 u better clip this

[@REECEM92]

Really exciting news to hear.

[@zaedenuk]

Is dunkey , Donkey's brother? Lol😂

[@Wholetusout]

I cannot wait

[@Hunnid4Cali]

A Donkey movie would be funny af 😂

[@user-wm5tt6me3i]

Studios going crazy right now

[@subpain4257]

Knack is so back

[@justinperry2520]

Hopefully it'll be as good as the other Shrek films

[@matepoos7467]

I think Shrek 5 is gonna release in 2026 for the 25th anniversary of the franchise , also in 2025 Dreamworks already is gonna release 3 new movie

[@listentonoveltysongs]

dunkey

[@aaronmoreno4545]

Can't wait!

[@SingleSausage]

There has to be the nutty professor 3 to show Sherman his wife and kids. I have a script... Sherman has to retire as a professor and juggling with 5 kids that can be played by Murphys own kids with fat make up. Loses his wife (Janet Jackson) then comes up with an invention of time travel or something big.... no pun intended then goes back relive there memories over the past 25 years and gets his wife back. What you think of that script Eddie Murphy ?.

[@Noahmediacorner]

What month are they gonna release it because where getting a gabby dollhouse movie next year in 2025 in September

[@theartdragon1270]

The rumours are true

[@Laven360Youtube]

Thank you GOD!

[@A.Pearson]

Dunkey

[@de1738]

🎉

[@blackspiderman4766]

🙏🏽

[@NikelisVierra420]

😮‍💨 … some kidZ of today will never understand 🥹🥹🖤🌟👌

[@dizmix]

Eddie gonna get fired....

[@chumpX2929]

Hope not 😅

[@ZKI23]

Dunky

[@mll1779]

It's never Ogre

[@ecentral7512]

LFG

[@PixelatedWarz]

Lol they really are blind aren't they? Kung Fu Panda 4 Did not do well at all, it was a disaster.

[@daedralord1]

He really is just a money grabbing narcissist that doesn’t care about the movie

[@ksspqf9]

I really don't see what everyone is excited about. Look how awful kfp4 is

[@IncredibleMan12308]

Says you, There are people who like the movie, get over it.

[@Tylermiller778]

OK, well you have to look at it this way kung fu panda four was going to be an entirely different movie before Mike Mitchell’s clown ass decided to change it up he had full creative control which I’ll never for the life of me understand why they let that clown have full creative freedom. Stephanie the co Director had an entirely different vision for the film. I don’t think this will be the case with Shrek 5 as long as they have a good team. And they put a lot of passion into it. I believe it could be as good as the last wish.

[@ksspqf9]

@@IncredibleMan12308 who tf is zhen and where is tigress

[@IncredibleMan12308]

@@ksspqf9 I'll admit that zhen is not the best kfp character ever, but she is not horrible, and yeah it would've been nice to have the furious five, but overall I like the movie, It did well for what it is.

[@Madboygamer.]

so what does that gotta do with shrek

[@Glorpusflorpus]

Eddie doesn't look a day over 40 and the man is 63😭

[@domimburgia935]

I always wanted to see a Donkey movie 🫏 🫏🫏🧇🧇🧇

[@Labyrinth6000]

Yay, One more round with the Shrek Gang!! 🧅 🧌🫏🐈🐉 👸🐺🐖🐖🐖🐁🐁🐁