It looks like 2026 might be another year of sequels. While there are certainly going to be some movies that we wish were never made ( Toy Story 5, maybe? ), others are getting an enthusiastic vote of confidence from fans — like the newly announced Shrek 5 — who have flooded social media with hilarious memes. Nearly a decade and a half later, audiences are finally going to see Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey on the big screen again.
The sequel can most likely be attributed to 2022’s Puss In Boots: The Last Wish , which was the lowest-grossing movie in the franchise’s history but earned high praise from fans and critics. While a new film is exciting, fans can really celebrate because the original voice cast, including Eddie Murphy, is getting back together to bring the film to life. July 1, 2026, is a long way away in the grand scheme of movie releases, but fans are letting the date keep them from celebrating the good news.
Within minutes, social media blew up green with memes and excitement flooding in for the animated fantasy film, with some even planning their strategy on getting the best seats on opening night. Me in the Theatres fighting all of y'all to get the best seats on July 1, 2026#Shrek5 pic.twitter.
com/6VZbuBpNIg July 9, 2024 The movie theater experience has changed significantly since the last time a Shrek movie was in theaters. For starters, many theaters now have reserved seating so fans won’t have to channel their inner oger for the best seats. However, they.
