Eddie Murphy hints at new chapter for Donkey as ‘Shrek 5’ recording nears completion
Eddie Murphy has confirmed that a standalone Donkey movie is officially in the works and will begin production shortly after Shrek 5 wraps voice recording.
The actor shared the update in a recent interview, revealing that the spin-off will start development in September 2025 and is targeting a 2028 release.
“We’re still in the booth, and literally, we’re still doing Shrek,” said Murphy, who is reprising his role as the energetic sidekick. “We start in September on Donkey… Donkey’s going to have his own movie, own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys.”
The Donkey character, voiced by Murphy since the original Shrek in 2001, has remained one of the most iconic figures in the DreamWorks franchise. While Puss in Boots previously received his own spin-off films, this will be Donkey’s first solo outing.
Murphy added that the story will centre around Donkey’s quirky family life, promising a “funny story” in the spirit of the original films. The Donkey spin-off will explore his life with Dragon and their unique children, offering a new narrative arc for fans of the franchise.
Before Donkey’s solo adventure arrives, Shrek 5 is expected to hit theatres in late 2026, marking a long-awaited return for the beloved series. Voice recording for the fifth instalment is still ongoing.
