‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy ‘Shrek’ Spinoff Sets Summer 2028 Release
'Shrek' franchise expands with Eddie Murphy’s Donkey origin story set for 2028
Where it stands
DreamWorks Animation has announced a standalone film centered on Eddie Murphy’s iconic *Shrek* character Donkey, titled *Donkey*. The project will explore the character’s backstory and is scheduled for a summer 2028 release, according to multiple industry sources. Coverage from outlets including *The Hollywood Reporter*, *Variety*, and *Deadline* confirms the spinoff’s development, framing it as an origin story for Donkey.
The film will mark Murphy’s return to the role, which he originated in the 2001 animated hit. No further details on plot, cast, or director have been disclosed. The announcement follows years of fan speculation about expanded *Shrek* content.
With the franchise’s enduring popularity, the film could attract significant attention from both nostalgia-driven audiences and new viewers. Industry observers will watch for updates on creative direction and marketing strategies as the project moves forward.
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Answered
Who will voice Donkey in the film?
Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as Donkey in the spinoff film.
When is *Donkey* scheduled to release?
The film is set for a summer 2028 release, according to coverage from multiple entertainment outlets.
Is this the first *Shrek* spinoff?
Yes, *Donkey* is the first standalone spinoff film announced for the *Shrek* franchise.
Who reported it (12)
- DreamWorks Confirms ‘Donkey’ Spinoff, Sets June 2028 Release Cartoon Brew · 57d ago
- Shrek Spin-off Movie Finally Sets Release Date With Major Star Returning Yahoo · 57d ago
- Donkey gets an origin story and a release date Yahoo · 57d ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release IMDb · 57d ago
- Universal Dates ‘Donkey’ Movie from ‘Shrek’ Universe for June 2028 Animation Magazine · 57d ago
- Shrek 5 already has a sequel coming in 2028 Polygon.com · 57d ago
- Eddie Murphy gets his own 'Donkey' movie, in case you ever wondered where Shrek's Donkey came from Entertainment Weekly · 57d ago
- SHREK’s Donkey Is Getting His Own Spinoff Movie in 2028 Nerdist · 57d ago
- 'Shrek' spinoff film 'Donkey' gets summer 2028 release Yahoo · 57d ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release The Hollywood Reporter · 57d ago
- ‘Shrek’ Spinoff ‘Donkey’ Sets 2028 Release Date Variety · 57d ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy ‘Shrek’ Spinoff Sets Summer 2028 Release Deadline · 57d ago
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