‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy ‘Shrek’ Spinoff Sets Summer 2028 Release
The Shrek universe is expanding with a dedicated origin story for Donkey, starring Eddie Murphy, scheduled for 2028.
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Universal has announced a 'Shrek' spinoff titled 'Donkey,' which will serve as an origin story for the character. The film is scheduled for a Summer 2028 release, with TheWrap specifying a June date.
Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline, and Yahoo emphasizes that Eddie Murphy will lead the project. Collider describes the film as the universe's most-requested spin-off.
Future updates will likely center on the development of the prequel leading up to its 2028 launch.
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Quick answers
Who is starring in the 'Donkey' movie?
Eddie Murphy is leading the spinoff.
When will the movie be released?
The film is set for a Summer 2028 release, with TheWrap reporting a June date.
What is the plot of the film?
The movie is described as a 'Shrek' spinoff and origin story.
Coverage (11)
- Donkey gets an origin story and a release date Yahoo · 1d ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- ‘Shrek’ Spinoff ‘Donkey’ Sets 2028 Release Date Variety · 1d ago
- SHREK’s Donkey Is Getting His Own Spinoff Movie in 2028 Nerdist · 1d ago
- 'Shrek' spinoff film 'Donkey' gets summer 2028 release Yahoo · 1d ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- The Shrek Universe Officially Expands With Its Most-Requested Spin-Off Collider · 1d ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release Yahoo · 1d ago
- ‘Shrek’ Prequel ‘Donkey’ Set for June 2028 Release by Universal TheWrap · 1d ago
- ‘Shrek’ Spinoff ‘Donkey’ Sets 2028 Release Date Variety · 1d ago
- ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy ‘Shrek’ Spinoff Sets Summer 2028 Release Deadline · 1d ago broke it first
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