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Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and Shrek (Mike Myers), pictured here, will likely appear in the upcoming sequel, "Shrek 5."
  • The "Shrek" franchise is returning with another sequel.
  • DreamWorks Animation announced on Tuesday that "Shrek 5" will premiere in July 2026.
  • Here's what to know about the long-awaited movie. 

"Shrek 5" is heading to theaters in 2026.

It has been 14 years since the last sequel to "Shrek," the pop culture juggernaut that turned DreamWorks Animation into a leading film studio.