Here’s a summary of what is *known — and what remains speculative — about Shrek 5 (2026/2027) so far. Because the movie hasn’t come out yet, there is no confirmed full story summary; much of what you may see online is rumor or speculation. I break down what is confirmed vs what is rumored
✅ What we know about Shrek 5
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The original main cast is returning: Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona (voiced by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz) will reprise their roles.
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A new character will be featured: their daughter, Felicia, voiced by Zendaya.
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The film is officially in production under DreamWorks Animation, with directors including Walt Dohrn (and co-director Brad Ableson, later joined by Conrad Vernon).
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As of the most recent updates the release date has been pushed to June 30, 2027 (originally slated for 2026).
But — and this is important — no official plot synopsis has been released by the studio.
What is speculated or rumored — but not confirmed
Because of the long gap since the last main film (2010’s Shrek Forever After) and the introduction of Felicia as a (now teenage) daughter, many fans and media outlets are speculating that:
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The story might take place some years in the future, with Shrek and Fiona’s family — including the triplets (Felicia plus her two siblings) — now older.
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The plot could focus more heavily on the daughter — Felicia — perhaps reflecting typical “coming-of-age / teenage rebellion” themes (some fans suggest Felicia might want to “go out and see the world,” causing tension with protective parents).
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There are rumors the film might even venture into a “multiverse” or alternate-dimension storyline, where Shrek, Felicia, Donkey and others travel to a different reality — a concept seemingly inspired by the popularity of multiverse themes in modern cinema.
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Some speculation suggests possible returns of villains or antagonists from earlier films — for example, hints that a character like Rumpelstiltskin (who was the villain in the last film) could reappear.
However — and to stress again — none of those plot ideas have been officially confirmed by the filmmakers or studio.
Why there’s so much uncertainty
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In official announcements, the producers and studio have repeatedly said that while the cast and production team are set, “plot details have not yet been disclosed.”
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The long delay between films and the addition of a new generation (i.e., Shrek & Fiona’s daughter) naturally encourages fan speculation about how the story might evolve.
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Some of the more out-there ideas (multiverse, alternate realities) stem from fan theories and rumors — often influenced by trends in other blockbuster movies — rather than confirmed sources.
✅ My Take: What seems most plausible
If I were to guess what the film will likely do — based on patterns in the franchise and what has been revealed — I think Shrek 5 will:
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Continue after the events of Shrek Forever After, with Shrek’s family dynamic (parents + teenage kids) as a central theme
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Introduce generational/family-drama elements (kids growing up, trying to find their place, maybe wanting independence)
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Maintain the humor, fantasy and fairy-tale satire that defined the original films
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Possibly bring in a fresh antagonist or conflict — maybe using magical/fantasy elements rather than heavy multiverse stuff (since multiverse is still just rumor)
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