Shrek 5 release date delayed to Dec. 2026

Universal reshuffles release dates for Shrek 5 and Minions 3
Universal Pictures reschedules *Shrek 5* for December 2026 and *Minions 3* for July 2026. New Hubble Space Telescope imagery of the Saturn show it's 'ring spokes' in orbit around the gas giant planet. Credit: Space.com | Science: Amy Simon (NASA-GSFC) / Animation: Joseph DePasquale (STScI) | edited by Steve Spaleta
Universal Delays ‘Shrek 5’, Moves Up ‘Minions 3’ & More
At the same time, the studio said Friday it is moving up Illumination’s Minions 3 from June 30, 2027 to Shrek 5 ‘s previous July 2026 date. That’s because the Minions and Gru have ruled the Independence Day frame for quite some time, most recently with Despicable Me 4 minting a $230M global opening last summer.
Shrek 5 release date delayed to December 2026
Shrek 5 has had its release date pushed back to December 2026, it has been confirmed. Universal Pictures, which owns DreamWorks Animation and Illumination, announced (via Variety) that the fifth outing for the grumpy ogre and his fairytale friends has been delayed from July 1 to December 23.
Shrek 5 Delayed as It Swaps Release Dates With Minions 3
Universal Pictures has delayed Shrek 5 by a few months to December 23, 2026 while putting Despicable 3 spin-off Minions 3 in its original slot.
‘Shrek 5’ release date revealed as ‘Minions 3’ moves up!
Universal Pictures has pushed back Shrek 5’s release date to December 23, 2026, while Minions 3 will now premiere in July 2026.
Universal Shuffles Shrek and the Minions Around for Its 2026 Plans
Shrek's cinematic return is still coming, but he'll have to wait for the Minions to get done taking over summer 2026.
‘Shrek 5’ Pushes Release to December 2026, ‘Minions 3’ Moves Up to Summer 2026
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‘Minions 3’ Sets July 2026 Release, ‘Shrek 5’ Delayed To December 2026
Universal also confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that an untitled Illumination event film will take over Minions 3 ‘s original release slot of 30 June 2027, pushing back its previous March 2027 debut.
‘Shrek 5’ delayed to December 2026; ‘Minions 3’ moves up to summer release
Universal Pictures has shifted the release dates for Shrek 5 and Minions 3. Shrek 5 will now premiere on December 23, 2026, coinciding with the franch
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The wait for 'Shrek 5' just got longer – New release date revealed!
Shrek 5, the long-awaited sequel, has been delayed to December 23, 2026, after originally being scheduled for July 1, 2026.