‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy ‘Shrek’ Spinoff Sets Summer 2028 Release
Eddie Murphy's Donkey from 'Shrek' is getting his own movie in 2028.
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The brief
A spinoff film centered around the character Donkey from the 'Shrek' franchise has been announced. The movie, titled 'Donkey', will feature Eddie Murphy reprising his role. It is set for release in the summer of 2028.
Coverage from Nerdist, Yahoo, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Deadline emphasizes the summer 2028 release date and Eddie Murphy's involvement. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline specify that the film will be an origin story for the character. The next steps involve casting announcements and production updates.
Coverage does not yet specify whether other 'Shrek' characters will appear in the film.
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Quick answers
Who will star in the 'Donkey' spinoff?
Eddie Murphy will star in the 'Donkey' spinoff, reprising his role from the 'Shrek' franchise.
When is the 'Donkey' spinoff set to release?
The 'Donkey' spinoff is set to release in the summer of 2028.
What type of film will 'Donkey' be?
According to coverage from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, 'Donkey' will be an origin story for the character.
Coverage (8)
- Universal Dates ‘Donkey’ Movie from ‘Shrek’ Universe for June 2028 Animation Magazine · 5h ago
- Shrek 5 already has a sequel coming in 2028 Polygon.com · 5h ago
- Eddie Murphy gets his own 'Donkey' movie, in case you ever wondered where Shrek's Donkey came from Entertainment Weekly · 5h ago
- SHREK’s Donkey Is Getting His Own Spinoff Movie in 2028 Nerdist · 5h ago
- 'Shrek' spinoff film 'Donkey' gets summer 2028 release Yahoo · 5h ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
- ‘Shrek’ Spinoff ‘Donkey’ Sets 2028 Release Date Variety · 5h ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy ‘Shrek’ Spinoff Sets Summer 2028 Release Deadline · 5h ago
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