Eddie Murphy to lead Shrek spin-off animation Donkey! (opens original article in a new tab)

Eddie Murphy will lead the Shrek spin-off animation 'Donkey!' as the titular character in an origin story set for 2028, with Shrek 5 scheduled for 2027.

• Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as Donkey in the standalone animated film 'Donkey!' set for 2028.
• The film will serve as an origin story for the character, exploring how he became Shrek's companion.
• DreamWorks announced 'Donkey!' as part of its expansion of the Shrek franchise, following the upcoming Shrek 5 in 2027.