It’s only taken 25 years but Shrek’s beloved companion Donkey is finally getting his own movie. The spin-off adventure will serve as an origin story for the fan-favourite character, who is voiced by Eddie Murphy.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Donkey will be released in cinemas on 30 June
2028. The Lego Ninjago Movie’s Charlie Bean is directing the prequel movie alongside The Bad Guys’ Matt Flynn.
The announcement is good news for Donkey fans, who have been patiently awaiting a solo movie since the iconic sidekick first skipped onto our screens. The perfect counterpart to Shrek’s sullen personality, Donkey instantly won viewers’ hearts with his upbeat attitude and fierce loyalty.
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While this will be the first-ever Donkey spin-off, the franchise has previously made way for two solo adventures centred around Shrek’s other companion Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas).
The 2011 animated movie was followed by a sequel in 2022, titled Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Meanwhile, the whole gang will be returning for the latest adventure next summer when Shrek 5 hits cinemas on 30 June.
The fifth instalment will see Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Murphy reprising their roles as Shrek, Fiona and Donkey, while Spider-Man’s Zendaya, SNL star Marcello Hernandez and Superman’s Skyler Gisondo join the cast as Shrek and Fiona’s children Felicia, Fergus and Farkle.
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A recent teaser trailer sees the gang in turmoil as they embark on an unknown journey to Further, Further Away. Shrek and Fiona gather their things and head out with Donkey and their kids in tow.
But it isn’t long before they find themselves in serious trouble as they are thrown in a dark and dingy prison. Get ready for more chaos, excitement and a whole lot of laughs.
Donkey will be released in cinemas on 30 June 2028.
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