You'll have to wait a little longer to learn if all that glitters is gold. Universal has announced that DreamWorks Animation's "Shrek 5" will be moving from July 1, 2026, to Dec. 23, 2026. In its place,

Shrek and the Minions will both be on the big screen in 2026. Universal Pictures announced Friday that the highly-anticipated animated movies are swapping their theatrical release dates, with DreamWorks Animation's “Shrek 5” pushing back from July 1,

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning for the 'Shrek' sequel, which is timed to the franchise's 25th anniversary.

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation's Shrek 5 will now open on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026 instead of July 1 next year. At the same time, they’re moving up Illumination’s Minions 3 from June 30,