DreamWorks Animation has delighted fans today by confirming that the main voice cast for Shrek 5 has officially begun recording their lines. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all returning to their iconic roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona, respectively. This update follows years of speculation and confirms that the beloved franchise is finally moving toward its scheduled release in May 2026, ending a 16-year hiatus since the last main entry.

The plot is said to focus on the next generation of the swamp-dwelling family, with Shrek and Fiona navigating the challenges of raising teenage ogres while dealing with a new, satirical threat to the land of Far Far Away. Creative leads have promised that the film will maintain the irreverent humor and pop-culture parodies that made the original series a global phenomenon. The success of recent spin-offs like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has paved the way for this high-budget revival.

Malaysian audiences, who have long held a deep nostalgia for the series, are already anticipating the return of the green ogre to the big screen. Cinema operators are expecting high family attendance, and there are already talks of themed events and character appearances at major shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. As the production moves into the intensive animation phase, more character reveals and a first-look teaser are expected later this year.