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Netflix has now updated its weekly list of top shows and movies on Tudum. The lists are a great insight into what everyone is watching and a chance to make sure you aren't missing out. Check them out to see some of the new shows and movies in town and past favorites returning.

Th top five movies certainly see a change as a result of additions to Netflix recently. Four entries are new on the list from last week with a couple of surprises and a brand new movie. One action movie retains its place on the list but slips down to second. They are all great films to watch though.

New seasons dominate the top five shows. There are some great watches in there this week, and two new entries from last week's list arrive. They both add a different twist to life and how we all deal with...

Rihanna goes blue as Smurfette in the new trailer for the upcoming Smurfs movie, in which she not only debuts her new character, but also sings “Don’t Stop the Music” and “Heaven Is a Place on Earth.”

After an introduction from Rihanna, the clip begins with a mash-up of the original Smurfs theme and “Don’t Stop the Music” as the “coolest Smurf in the whole village” dances alongside her buddies. Their idyllic existence gets shattered, however, when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is kidnapped and Smurfette must lead them into the real world.

A sleepy cover of Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” — which gets rudely interrupted by DJ Khaled yelling over it — soundtracks their journey, which results in a somewhat amusing introduction to Papa Smurf’s irascible brother (Nick Offerman) and the Paris Neighborhood Watch Smurfs. Check out the full trailer below.

While announcing her...

Rihanna goes blue as Smurfette in the new trailer for the upcoming Smurfs movie, in which she not only debuts her new character, but also sings “Don’t Stop the Music” and “Heaven Is a Place on Earth.”

After an introduction from Rihanna, the clip begins with a mash-up of the original Smurfs theme and “Don’t Stop the Music” as the “coolest Smurf in the whole village” dances alongside her buddies. Their idyllic existence gets shattered, however, when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is kidnapped and Smurfette must lead them into the real world.

A sleepy cover of Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” — which gets rudely interrupted by DJ Khaled yelling over it — soundtracks their journey, which results in a somewhat amusing introduction to Papa Smurf’s irascible brother (Nick Offerman) and the Paris Neighborhood Watch Smurfs. Check out the full trailer below.

While announcing her...

Antonio Banderas had that kind of charm that made even Madonna shoot her shot — publicly. The pop icon was absolutely smitten, and she wasn’t exactly subtle about it. The only problem? Melanie Griffith wasn’t having any of it. Banderas’ wife at the time made sure to keep stuff in check and let’s just say things got so awkward that she ended up being banned from Madonna’s set.

Antonio Banderas in a still from Uncharted (2022) | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

When you’ve got the Madonna openly crushing on your man, you know he’s got some serious magnetism. Too bad for her — Banderas was already off the market, and Griffith made sure it stayed that way.

Madonna wanted Antonio Banderas, but Melanie Griffith got banned from the Evita set Madonna in Evita | Credits: Hollywood Pictures

Back in the ‘90s, Antonio Banderas was caught in a wild love...

Are you feeling a little blue today? Paramount Pictures has something that could have you feeling Smurfy in no time! The studio that brought us the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will tap into another nostalgic property this July with Smurfs, an animated adventure based on characters created by Belgian comic artist Peyo. Paramount shared a little trailer tease yesterday, but now smurf on over to smurf the new trailer for the animated/live-action hybrid, Smurfs.

Rihanna gives a little intro as the new voice of Smurfette, as well as contributing to the soundtrack of the movie with her cover of “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” formally by Belinda Carlise. Smurfs combines the style of the classic Saturday morning cartoons with more modern 3D animation. Smurf village is devastated when a mysterious force abducts Papa Smurf and it’s up to a small group of ragtag Smurfs to get him back.

Paramount Animation has revealed the first trailer and the Super Bowl spot for Smurfs, which is coming to theaters on July 18, 2025. The film was written by Pam Brady and directed by Chris Miller.

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Based on the characters and works of Belgian artist Pierre Culliford, also known as Peyo, Smurfs is a Ty Ty and Jay Brown production. It is produced by Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Ryan Harris.

Smurfs features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine,...

Jules Feiffer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist who also wrote occasionally for the stage and screen, including Mike Nichols’ film “Carnal Knowledge” and Robert Altman’s “Popeye,” died on Jan. 17 at his home in upstate New York. He was 95. Feiffer’s wife confirmed to the Washington Post that he died of congestive heart failure.

Feiffer was a cartoonist with the Village Voice for more than 40 years until 1997.

His first connection with the film business came with the Oscar-winning 1961 animated short “Munro,” based on Feiffer’s story — a parable about the mindless military mentality in which the title character, a 4-year-old, is drafted.

Feiffer adapted his own play “Little Murders,” a dark satire about life in New York that had been briefly staged on Broadway in 1967, for the 1971 film of that name directed by Alan Arkin and starring Elliott Gould. Roger Ebert gave the movie four out of four stars and said,...

There are many theories about what Shrek 5 will be about, and one suggests a great way to solve a major mystery about the ogres while continuing a key franchise trend. The world of animation has seen the rise of studios that have become strong competition for Disney and Pixar, and at the top is DreamWorks. The project that boosted the studio and established it as a competitor to Pixar is Shrek, released in 2000. Loosely based on the 1990 children’s picture book of the same name by William Steig, Shrek gave an unexpected but refreshing twist to fairy tales.

The first adventure of Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), Donkey (Eddie Murphy), and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) was a huge critical and commercial success, making way for a media franchise. Shrek was followed by three sequels, with the fourth movie released in 2010. After expanding with the Puss in Boots spinoff movies, the...

Antic fairytale sequel Shrek 5 has had its release date pushed back by six months. Expect to hear Mike Myers and his Scottish accent in December 2026.

Update: Date change here. Universal has shifted the release dates of Minions 3 and Shrek 5 around. It now means that Minions 3 turns up a year earlier than originally planned, on 1st July 2026. Shrek 5 has been delayed by six months, to 23rd December 2026. Both will now release in the same year.

Here’s our original story from the summer of 2024…

“Not too Far, Far Away,” DreamWorks Animation wrote on Twitter/X/Muskbook last night (the 9th July) as it announced that fairytale comedy sequel Shrek 5 will emerge in 2026.

Respectfully, this is a lie. The space year 2026 is an incredibly long two years away. By then we’ll all be flying around using jetpacks and taking regular trips to a branch of McDonalds on the moon,...

Universal Pictures is adjusting its movie release calendar for upcoming titles from two venerable animation franchises.

The studio announced Friday that DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 is now set for release on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026, after previously having been dated for July 1, 2026. Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon are directing Shrek 5 with Brad Ableson as co-director. Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri produce the film that sees the return of voice stars Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey) and Cameron Diaz (Fiona).

In a twinned move, Minions 3 from Illumination is now set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026, moving up from its previously planned release date of June 30, 2027. Pierre Coffin, who directed the first three Despicable Me films and the first Minions spinoff movie, is helming Minions 3 from a script from Brian Lynch. Coffin voices the yellow mischief-makers that were introduced as sidekicks to former supervillain Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) in the 2010 title Despicable Me.

If you felt a cold chill of foreboding crawl across your shoulders earlier today, it was almost certainly because… Well, okay, we can actually think of a lot of reasons you might be experiencing the grim chill of a doomed universe in this moment. But the most recent, and the most Shrek-based,...

For those wondering if Shrek is available on Netflix or any other streaming services, they'll be glad to know the animated fairy tale is easy to watch, rent, and buy. Since Shrek premiered in 2001, the Shrek franchise has continued to dominate the box office and award ceremonies, with even the lesser Shrek and Puss In Boots movies still standing above a lot of other animated children's movies. There's even a case to be made that Shrek 2 and Puss In Boots: The Last Wish are better movies than the original, a testament to the strength of the story.

That's not to say that the first Shrek has somehow not aged well. The DreamWorks hit movie still has an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it earned $489 million at the box office (via BoxOfficeMojo). Shrek basically set the tone for the modern animated movie. After Shrek, even animated movies aimed strictly at kids seemed smarter and more knowing,...

“Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” the third entry in Sony’s animated web-slinging trilogy, has tapped Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson to direct.

They have been part of the franchise’s creative team since 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” with Persichetti serving as part of the original film’s directorial trio and executive producing the 2023 sequel, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” and Thompson working as the production designer on the first film and joining the directorial trio on the second installment with Joaquim Dos Santos and Kemp Powers.

“We have had the immense privilege of being part of Miles’ journey from the very beginning, and directing the conclusion to his story is beyond exciting,” the duo said in a statement. “The creativity and care poured into every minute of this project has been truly inspiring. We have crafted what we feel is a very satisfying ending, and we can’t wait for fans to experience it.

Exclusive: The final film in Sony Animation’s Spider-Verse trilogy has found its directors as Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson have been set to helm Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

“We have had the immense privilege of being part of Miles’ journey from the very beginning, and directing the conclusion to his story is beyond exciting,” said Persichetti and Thompson. “The creativity and care poured into every minute of this project has been truly inspiring. We have crafted what we feel is a very satisfying ending, and we can’t wait for fans to experience it – we’re bringing everything we’ve got!”

Persichetti and Thompson have been integral members of the franchise’s creative team from the onset. Persichetti previously served as part of the Oscar-winning directorial team on 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and was an executive producer on last year’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Thompson served...

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This December, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated comedy series Laid to the streaming release of the hit horror film Speak No Evil. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the five best films that are coming to Peacock in December 2024 with an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Catch Me If You Can (December 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Credit – Amblin Entertainment

Catch Me If You Can is a biographical crime comedy-drama film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Based on the semi-autobiographical book of the same name by Frank Abagnale Jr., the 2002 film follows Frank Abagnale Jr, a young con man who cashes forged cheques while posing as a pilot,...

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in December. The Peacock December 2024 schedule includes The Day of the Jackal season finale, Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story, Laid, Paris & Nicole: The Encore, and Speak No Evil.

You can deck the halls with Peacock’s lineup of over 300 holiday titles and new Hallmark programming hitting streaming next day. Peacock also has an exclusive gift for fans of The Office when The Office Superfan Episodes: Season 8 arrives on December 12. Revisit the beloved comedy with extended laughs and never-before-seen antics from the Dunder Mifflin gang.

The streaming service a gift for Premier League fans as well. Following its successful launch during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock’s Multiview feature will kick off for Premier League matches starting on December 4.

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December 3: Girls Gone Wild: The Untold...

Many movies have offered some creative interpretation of death itself, personifying the most ominous force of nature that all beings eventually meet into a fascinating character all their own. The classic image of death as the grim reaper, wearing a robe, wielding a scythe, and sporting a skeletal visage has been a cultural staple for a long time. As an art form, cinema has picked up on this, with some of the most classic movies of all time sporting their own unique interpretations of death as a concept.

Some films interpret death with a variation of the iconic cloaked imagery, putting their own spin on the classical description. Usually seen as male, death's personality can be grim, alluring, or surprisingly chill depending on the energy of the genre he's in, with horror movies, comedies, and dramas all taking the idea of what such an ancient being might act like in different places.

Prime Video’s November programming will dip its toe into Christmas and other holiday offerings such as The Holiday (2006) starring Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black. The streamer will also add some films with sequels arriving in theaters this month, like Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Ridley Scott’s 1992 film Gladiator.

For the full list of Prime Video programming in November 2024, see below.

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Movies:

12 Days of Christmas Eve (2004) 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) 50 To 1 (2014) A Knight’s Tale (2001) Absolute Deception (2013) Across The Universe (2007) Agent Cody Banks (2003) Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Airplane! (1980) All Saints (2017) Almost Christmas (2016) Anacondas: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid (2004) Anger Management (2003) Apache (1954) Bad Company (2002) Battlefield Earth (2000) Battleship (2012) Big Night (1996) Blizzard (2003) Blown Away (1993) Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Boomerang (1992) Bucky Larson Born To Be A Star (2011) Carrie...

Shrek was one of the more odd films to come out of the early 2000s, but the film was one of the most successful animated features of its time. It stayed a novel take on the fantasy film genre that broke the mold Dinsey had set up for fairytales.

Mike Myers as Shrek (image credit: DreamWorks Pictures)

Lord Farquaad, the main antagonist of the first Shrek film, met his end at the hands of the dragon that was guarding Fiona, or so fans thought. While it’s not known if the scene is canon or not, Lord Farquaad might have actually survived being swallowed whole by a dragon.

A deleted scene from Shrek revealed Lord Farquad’s true fate Lord Farquaad || Credit: DreamWorks

While it is assumed that Lord Farquaad died at the end of Shrek, which seems to be true for the rest of the franchise, there was a...

Exclusive: Sola Media has acquired international sales rights to $10M Norwegian-produced feature animation Rufus – The Sea Serpent Who Couldn’t Swim ahead of the AFM next week.

Revolving around a community of sea serpents living on a secret island in the middle of the ocean, the feature is based on the children’s book series by Tor Åge Bringsværd and illustrator Thore Hansen, which ran across nine books from 1972 to 2019, creating a cross-generational brand.

The film is produced by Cornelia Boysen at Oslo-based Maipo Film, whose credits include the Louis and Luca stop motion trilogy and WW2 family film The Crossing, with co-producer Peter Voelkle at Belgian company NeXtFrames.

It will be ready for delivery in Q3 2025, with Nordisk Film due to release the film in Norway in the fall of that year.

The studios behind the film are NeXtFrames (Mistfall) and Finland’s award-winning studio Anima Vitae, known for...

With Shrek 5 officially in development, the Lord Farquaad actor is mulling over a potential return. The franchise first began in 2001 and evolved into a multimedia giant. There have been TV shows, video games, comics, and even a musical, alongside four movies and a spin-off franchise. After the success of 2022's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, DreamWorks Animation officially announced that the upcoming Shrek 5 is officially in the works. It is expected to be released on July 1, 2026.

There are three cast members confirmed for the movie, but John Lithgow is not among them. Lithgow played Lord Farquaad, the tyrannical who vilified Shrek and worked to erase magic from the world. In an interview with People, Lithgow considered a potential return, but he swiftly turned down the possibility. While he joked about Farquaad's ending, he did say that he would "say yes in a minute". Unfortunately, he admitted that the producers never approached him,...

As technological advances make even more astonishing imagery possible for many of the leading contenders in the animated feature Oscar race, they’re still leaning toward the skilled hands of the artisans who’ve mastered their craft and away from AI or machine learning.

While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery sought by the filmmakers behind these movies. Some films, like “Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim,” are more focused on traditional low-tech tools to create their look.

“Transformers One,” an origin story helmed by Josh Cooley, was designed with heavy research on both previous Transformers storytelling and the types of metals that could be used to create the impact the filmmakers wanted. Cooley’s...

In its nearly 30 years of existence, DreamWorks Animation has had a remarkable trajectory marked primarily by the bulk of franchises it created, as much as through the quality of the films themselves. Consider that one of its chief competitors, Pixar Animation Studios, started making feature-length computer-animated films in 1995 and has made just 28 features in the intervening 30 years. DreamWorks? Well, it's made 49 features in just over 25 years. Some of these films are best left forgotten or have only been rediscovered over time courtesy of oddball memes (see: "Bee Movie"). But DreamWorks Animation, amidst the Trolls and boss babies, the chatty penguins of Madagascar, and silent horses who embody the spirit of the Cimarron, has made 10 genuinely solid movies. And with the arrival in late September of DreamWorks' "The Wild Robot," there's no better time than right now to rank those 10 films and see if the studio's latest title makes the grade.

Fiona's human form gets reimagined in an impressive new live-action Shrek concept art video. Released in 2001, Shrek, which was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, became a major animated hit, birthing a franchise that now features four films in the main saga and two Puss in Boots spinoff movies. Cameron Diaz's Fiona plays an integral role in the first film and in its three sequels alongside Mike Myers' Shrek, appearing mostly as an ogre but occasionally transforming into her human form.

Artist Ulya Stuzhuk now shares a new video on Instagram, taking the ogre version of Fiona and transforming her into a human. It's worth noting that the artist doesn't transpose Fiona's human form into her own drawing and instead maintains more of the character's ogre characteristics during the transformation. The end result features a number of similarities to Fiona's human form as depicted in Shrek, but...

With some snags, the timeline of the Shrek franchise is largely structured in a clear and legible way. The animated franchise kicked off in 2001 with the animated movie of the same name, adapted from the 1990 picture book of the same name by William Steig. The movie, which starred a celebrity voice cast that included Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy was an enormous hit, grossing $492.2 million against a budget of just $60 million and eventually going on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in addition to a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Given its smash hit status, the Shrek franchise quickly ballooned into a multimedia behemoth, bringing in a variety of different fairy tale and children's book characters over the years including Prince Charming, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, Captain Hook, and many more to skewer in its typical subversive comic fashion. With more than $4 billion in box office receipts,...

This September, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment with a royal drama series titled A Very Royal Scandal and a brilliant coming-of-age film Snack Shack. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films that are coming to Prime Video in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Drag Me to Hell (September 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%

Drag Me to Hell is a supernatural horror film directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay co-written by Sam and Ivan Raimi. The 2009 film follows the story of Christine Brown, a loan officer who rejects an elderly woman’s loan application due to pressure from her boss. In retaliation, the elderly woman puts a curse on her in which she will suffer in extreme...

AI-generated images reimagine Shrek as a dark fantasy adventure akin to a Dark Souls video game. Despite its creative potential, a dark version of Shrek is unlikely due to commercial considerations. Shrek excels as a family-friendly PG adventure, and future films are likely to continue this.

Shrek is re-imagined as a dark fantasy adventure in a new batch of AI-generated images. Released in 2001, Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, with Mike Myers voicing the titular ogre. The film was a hit critically and commercially, and Myers has now reprised the role for three sequels, with Shrek 5 now confirmed to be on the way. Though its Myers and fellow cast members Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz who are major reasons behind the films' success, the animated world of the story is also a big draw.

AI-generated images shared by u/Furciferus on Reddit now totally re-imagine the...

Shrek 5 has a 2026 release date with some original cast members returning, prompting cautious optimism. The Cruel Prince adaptation has been stagnant, despite the potential for YA fantasy success. Guillermo del Toro's At the Mountains of Madness remains in limbo, despite fan anticipation for the fantasy-horror film.

Some movies have been stuck in development hell for what seems like ages that I know a lot of people would still like to see get made. With so many unwanted upcoming sequels and remakes, I and many other people are wondering why Hollywood doesn't spend its time on more promising sequels or original ideas, as well as book-to-movie adaptations that are practically guaranteed to be a success. Certain projects already have a particular director or lead actor attached to them, making people even more eager to see that movie come to fruition.

Some of the movies I would still like to...

Shrek 5 can benefit from Puss In Boots' success, providing a blueprint for a fresh, appealing look and compelling narrative direction. The long gap between Shrek 4 & 5 isn't necessarily a problem, as Puss In Boots proves there's still love and admiration for the original films. Shrek 5 has the opportunity to come back better than ever, utilizing the successful aspects of the original films and the lessons learned from Puss In Boots.

In a film industry of often unnecessary reboots, sequels, and spinoffs, making Shrek 5 after sixteen years would be far more alarming if a certain recent movie didn't instill hope for the franchise. When ranking the Shrek movies, the original two are generally the standout films, with the subsequent sequels falling off. 2010's Shrek Forever After missed the mark, with a 57% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an even worse 54% from audiences. With that in mind, adding another sequel...

Shrek 5 is aiming for a 2026 release, and it could mark an exciting return to form for the franchise. The sequel needs a modern feel to set it apart while recapturing the charm of the original movies. To stand out, Shrek 5 should blend the original animation style with that of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Shrek 5 is currently aiming for a 2026 release, and the series' return after 16 years is an exciting development for longtime fans. On the heels of the lackluster Shrek Forever After, the upcoming sequel has the opportunity to remind viewers why the Shrek movies were such hits in the first place. Puss in Boots and its 2022 sequel capture the charm of the early installments, but I'm hoping Shrek 5 will mark a full return to form.

While I want Shrek 5 to recapture the excitement that surrounded the first and second movies, I'm also...

Puss in Boots is a vital character in the Shrek franchise, making his absence in Shrek 5 a potential game-changer. The Last Wish sets up a possible crossover with Shrek, leaving room for a Puss in Boots 3. New villains and companions introduced in The Last Wish could connect Puss in Boots 3 and Shrek 5.

Puss In Boots is not expected to return in Shrek 5, a casting decision thats acceptable only if DreamWorks plans on making Puss In Boots 3. Known for his distinct accent and unforgettable one-liners, Puss has gained enough notoriety for two sequels, Puss in Boots and Puss in Boots: Last Wish. He has also appeared in Shrek 2, Shrek the Third, and Shrek Forever After, highlighting his importance to the franchise. As a multidimensional character with the capacity for both excellent swordsmanship and emotional vulnerability, Puss adds a unique flavor to the whole Shrek series.

Puss has...

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in August. The Peacock August 2024 schedule includes Mr. Throwback, the Love Island USA Season 6 reunion, Bel-Air Season 3, and the new film The Killer.

For the crime junkies, all seven seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street make their streaming debut on August 19. The fast-paced police drama portrays the brutal detective work of a homicide department in Baltimore.

Additionally, mark your calendar for the action-packed streaming debuts of The Fall Guy and The Fall Guy: The Extended Cut on August 30. The Bikeriders also cruises onto Peacock for its exclusive streaming premiere on August 9, and the magic of the Harry Potter franchise returns to Peacock exclusively all month long.

August Highlights

August 8: Mr. Throwback (Peacock Original)*

August 9: The Bikeriders (Peacock Exclusive)*

August 15: Bel-Air Season 3 – Premiere (Peacock Original)*

August 19:...

Shrek 5's release date misses nostalgia opportunity by debuting 10 weeks after original's 25th anniversary. DreamWorks confirms Shrek 5 in the works with original cast back, but potential return of Puss in Boots unconfirmed. Despite missed opportunity, Shrek 5 likely to be box office hit and continue thriving Shrek franchise with new spinoffs.

Shrek 5's announced release date is missing a perfect opportunity. The long-awaited sequel has been the source of speculation in the years since the 2010 release of Shrek Forever After. While the franchise remained popular and hopes for a sequel continued, it was the critical acclaim and box office success of 2022's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish that truly reignited a widespread fervor for Shrek 5, especially with the final scene of the spinoff film teasing Puss in Boots reuniting with Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona.

DreamWorks has since followed up on this tease with confirmation that...

Can you believe it’s been a hop, skip, and a dragon’s flight away since we last embarked on an ogre-sized adventure with our favorite swamp-dwelling hero? Well, mark your calendars because our affection for Shrek, the wisecracking Donkey, and the fierce Princess Fiona is about to be rekindled with the much-anticipated Shrek 5 on the horizon!

With the original star-studded cast, including Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, set to reprise their iconic roles, the film promises to be a jubilant parade of emotions and laughter.

Princess Fiona and Shrek | DreamWorks Pictures

As the franchise approaches its twenty-third anniversary this year, theories about Myers’ appearance in this beloved universe have emerged, with fans speculating on a poignant narrative in which Shrek must navigate the waters of change and the bittersweet symphony of growing old.

Shrek 5 Prediction: A Reddit Theory Spills the Beans

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Shrek 5's announcement sparks excitement and questions about casting and plot for the anticipated film. Original stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are confirmed, but Antonio Banderas's return as Puss in Boots remains uncertain. Banderas's success as Puss and the financial performance of the Puss in Boots films suggest his inclusion in Shrek 5 is crucial.

DreamWorks Animation recently announced Shrek 5 but has yet to confirm one greatly lucrative and recurring franchise star's status in the forthcoming installment. It's been 14 years since the last Shrek movie, Shrek Forever After, and for a while there, a new sequel seemed like a far, far away pipe dream. Over a decade of talk and speculation about a fifth Shrek installment kindled glimmers of hope for the franchise's expansion until DreamWorks finally removed all doubt with a Shrek 5 announcement and release date. At this time, Shrek 5...

Shrek 5 is finally on its way, with a concrete release date set for July 5, 2026 - fans can now mark their calendars! Original Shrek cast members Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy are all returning for the long-awaited sequel. With the success of the previous films and the anticipation for Shrek 5, a comeback from Smash Mouth could be in the works.

The recent announcement of Shrek 5 makes one key franchise return a must in the future sequel. With the release date for Shrek 5 revealed to be July 5, 2026, fans of the celebrated series can finally have a concrete idea of when to expect the long-awaited sequel. The first Shrek film was released on May 15, 2001 and received overwhelming praise from critics and audiences alike, earning an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The original Shrek was also a box office smash, earning $487 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million. Shrek 2 was even more successful,...

DreamWorks Animation has officially announced that Shrek 5 is in development, and is set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026.

Original voice actors Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey) and Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) are all set to return, but we're not sure if Antonio Banderas will be back as Puss in Boots despite the massive success of his recent solo adventure, The Last Wish.

The movie will be helmed by Walt Dohrn, who served as a writer and artist on Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third, and as head of story on Shrek Forever After, in which he also voiced Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek 5 will be produced by franchise regular Gina Shay and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri; Brad Ableson will serve as co-director.

The original Shrek was a massive success for DreamWorks Animation, grossing $487 million worldwide. The movie also became the first Oscar winner in the animated feature category. Shrek 2...

Shrek is one of the most iconic animated films of all time. Being a joy ride for people of all age groups, the film series was immortalized in the film industry. While the genius of DreamWorks can be thanked for it, there is no denying that the cast and their voice acting can be heavily credited for the film’s success. Its ability to not take itself too seriously made it a cult classic that people continue to visit, more than two decades after its release.

A still of Princess Fiona and Shrek from Shrek I DreamWorks Pictures

Despite this, fans have been wanting more from the series for years. It would seem that their wishes have finally come true in the best way possible. However, there happens to be one catch.

Shrek—The Revival

What started off as an odd film about a green ogre turned into a four-film...

DreamWorks Animation has more green in its future.

The studio announced on Tuesday that the beloved franchise “Shrek” is coming back to theaters with a fifth installment. What’s more, “Shrek 5” has planted its flag on a date two years hence—July 1, 2026, to be precise. The studio made its declaration via social media, deploying Smash Mouth’s “All Star” and its earworm herald of “someBODY once told me.” An ogre-ifi-ed numeral 5 then did a little dance.

Not too Far, Far Away… @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. pic.twitter.com/3j6ctXpPGu

— DreamWorks Animation (@Dreamworks) July 9, 2024

Confirmed for the voices are Mike Myers, the titular gassy ogre with a pure heart, Cameron Diaz as his beloved Princess Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as Donkey, the wisecracking donkey. It is unclear if Antonio Banderas, who voices Puss in Boots, will make an appearance.

After 26 long years, Shrek and Co. will finally return to the big screen. DreamWorks animation announced Tuesday, July 9, that the fifth installment of the storied, memed-to-death franchise will hit theaters July 1, 2026, with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz all returning.

The announcement was accompanied by a short teaser clip set (of course) to Smash Mouth’s indelible hit “All Star,” which famously played during the opening credits of the first Shrek movie. “The All-Star Returns” reads the tagline for the film, after a big, green five — sprouting round Shrek...

It’s been rumoured for a while now, but it looks like a fifth Shrek film is officially in the works. It’s set for a Summer 2026 release date (the 25th anniversary of the original film) , with original cast members Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy all confirmed. Murphy himself, in the press lead-up to Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, revealed that some recording had already been done for the film and that his character, Donkey, is set for his own spinoff movie. Dreamworks made the official announcement via X.

Not too Far, Far Away… @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. pic.twitter.com/3j6ctXpPGu

— DreamWorks Animation (@Dreamworks) July 9, 2024

The last official Shrek movie, Shrek Forever After, came out way back in 2010 and proved to be the lowest-grossing entry into the saga, still earning a muscular $238 million domestically and another $500 million overseas.

Universal Pictures has set a July 1 2026 release date for DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 featuring original cast members Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.

The date announcement gives the celebrated animation franchise a five-day July Fourth US holiday weekend launchpad and marks the first entry in the 23-year-old series since Shrek Forever After came out in 2010.

Myers voices the eponymous green ogre, while Diaz, who has returned to acting after a long lay-off, plays his love Princess Fiona, and Murphy is Shrek’s sidekick, Donkey.

The studio revealed the news on social media. It follows recent comments by Murphy...

A fifth Shrek film is in the works, with stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz set to return, DreamWorks Animation announced via its social media channels on Tuesday.

“Not too Far, Far Away…” wrote a spokesperson for the studio on X. “@Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.”

Walt Dohrn (Trolls franchise), who worked on the second and third films as a writer and artist and as Head of Story on the fourth film, will direct Shrek 5. The Trolls franchise’s Gina Shay is returning to produce alongside Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri (The Super Mario Bros. Movie), with Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru) co-directing.

Murphy hinted that the project was in motion in a video interview with Collider just last month. “We started doing Shrek four or five months ago,” he said. “I recorded the first act,...

Shrek 5 is officially a go, with Universal and DreamWorks Animation announcing that the storied franchise will return on July 1, 2026. Stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will return 25 years after the original Shrek hit theaters.

The feature has long been in development and will arrive 16 years after previous entry, Shrek Forever After, which bowed in 2010 and earned $752.6 million globally.

Walt Dohrn will direct after working as a writer on the second and third films, and as head of story on the fourth film. Minions: The Rise of Gru co-director Brad Ableson will co-direct, with Shrek Forever After producer Gina Shay and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri producing.

The Shrek film franchise began life under Jeffrey Katzenberg’s tutelage with the 2001 film that was praised for its animation style and for playing with fairy-tale tropes. It centered on an ogre named Shrek (Myers), who falls for Fiona (Diaz), the princess...

We’re going back to the swamp.

DreamWorks Animation has announced that “Shrek 5” is officially in development, with a far, far away release date of July 1, 2026. Original “Shrek” stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are all confirmed to return.

Not too Far, Far Away… @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. pic.twitter.com/3j6ctXpPGu

— DreamWorks Animation (@Dreamworks) July 9, 2024

Antonio Banderas’ return as the feisty feline Puss in Boots is not yet confirmed. “Shrek 5” will be directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as a writer and artist on “Shrek 2” and “Shrek the Third,” and as head of story on “Shrek Forever After,” in which he also voiced Rumpelstiltskin. “Shrek 5” will be produced by franchise returner Gina Shay and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri; Brad Ableson serves as co-director.

Murphy let it slip in June that he...

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The long-in-development Shrek 5 means the return of the franchise's best characters, a few of which I am especially looking forward to seeing again. It is a given that Shrek (Mike Meyers), Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) will be returning. More than likely, Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) will be brought back into the story, following his successful spinoff movies. Puss in Boots and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish expanded the Shrek universe to include several more characters who could also appear in Shrek 5.

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The Shrek franchise continues to grow with the announcement of a brand-new Donkey spinoff that will see Eddie Murphy return to voice the beloved role. Beginning with the release of the eponymous film in 2001, the Shrek film series has blossomed into one of the biggest animated movie juggernauts in pop culture history, due in large part to characters like Donkey. The lovable talking pack animal (voiced by Eddie Murphy) stole the hearts of fans with...

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