The studio gave the DreamWorks Animation film the prime Fourth of July weekend window that Universal has previously used to great success with Illumination's Despicable Me and Minions franchise.

On Friday, Universal announced it had pushed Shrek 5 back from its original July 1, 2026 slot to December 23 that same year. Minions 3 now has Shrek’s original spot; Illumination’s threequel ...

In its place, Universal will open Illumination’s “Minions 3,” which was previously supposed to come out a year later (June 30, 2027). That’s the kind of chaotic scheduling a minion would ...

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation ... At the same time, the studio said Friday it is moving up Illumination’s Minions 3 from June 30, 2027 to Shrek 5‘s previous July 2026 date.

while Illumination’s “Minions 3” moves into that summer 2026 window from its planned June 30, 2027 date. Universal has also shifted the release of an untitled Illumination event film from ...

Universal Pictures is making some adjustments to its 2026 release calendar.

‘Villain-Con Minion Blast’ entrance sign takes shape Universal Orlando is making major progress on its future attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. Read full article ...

Universal Pictures has delayed Shrek 5 by a few months to December 23, 2026 while putting Despicable 3 spin-off Minions 3 in its original slot.

Universal Studios Singapore announced the 2025 opening date for their version of Illumination’s Minion Land. They also shared new concept art of the land. Illumination’s Minion Land will open at ...

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 will now open on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026 instead of July 1 next year. At the same time, they’re moving up Illumination’s Minions 3 from ...