DreamWorks Animation have officially announced that Shrek 5 is in development with a scheduled release date of 2026. The enntertainment company also confirmed that several of the stars from the hit franchise will return for the next instalment. Among the big names gearing up to reprise their roles are Mike Myers who voices the titular ogre, as well as Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as loveable Donkey. Before DreamWorks Animation confirmed Shrek 5 had been given the go ahead, Murphy revealed he had already started recording for the film.