'Shrek 5' Delayed by Six Months, 'Minions 3' to Be Released One Year Earlier Than Planned
Universal Pictures has made changes to release dates for two highly-anticipated animated movies – Shrek 5 and Minions 3.
The upcoming fifth Shrek movie was originally scheduled for release on July 1, 2026 while Minions 3 was slated for a release date of June 30, 2027.
Fans will have to wait six months longer for Shrek 5, but they’ll be getting Minions 3 much earlier than planned.
Keep reading to find out more…
It was just announced that Shrek 5 will now be released on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. We know about three stars who will definitely return for the upcoming sequel.
Minions 3 will now be taking the July 1, 2026 date that Shrek 5 vacated. We’ll get to see it so much sooner!
An untitled movie from Illumination will be released on June 30, 2027, the date that Minions 3 was supposed to hit theaters.