Universal reshuffles release dates for Shrek 5 and Minions 3
Universal Pictures reschedules *Shrek 5* for December 2026 and *Minions 3* for July 2026. New Hubble Space Telescope imagery of the Saturn show it's 'ring spokes' in orbit around the gas giant planet. Credit: Space.com | Science: Amy Simon (NASA-GSFC) / Animation: Joseph DePasquale (STScI) | edited by Steve Spaleta
Universal Delays ‘Shrek 5’, Moves Up ‘Minions 3’ & More
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. That’s because the Minions and Gru have ruled the Independence Day frame for quite some time, most recently with Despicable Me 4 minting a $230M global opening last summer.
Shrek 5 Delayed as It Swaps Release Dates With Minions 3
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.
‘Shrek 5’ Pushed to December 2026, ‘Minions 3’ Moves Up to July 2026
Universal Pictures has shifted release dates for 'Shrek 5' and 'Minions 3,' dating both blockbuster animated franchises for 2026.
‘Minions 3’ Sets July 2026 Release, ‘Shrek 5’ Delayed To December 2026
Universal also confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that an untitled Illumination event film will take over Minions 3 ‘s original release slot of 30 June 2027, pushing back its previous March 2027 debut.
‘Shrek 5’ release date revealed as ‘Minions 3’ moves up!
Universal Pictures has pushed back Shrek 5’s release date to December 23, 2026, while Minions 3 will now premiere in July 2026.
‘Shrek 5’ delayed to December 2026; ‘Minions 3’ moves up to summer release
Universal Pictures has shifted the release dates for Shrek 5 and Minions 3. Shrek 5 will now premiere on December 23, 2026, coinciding with the franch
Shrek 5 has been pushed back to December 2026, and Minions 3 is moving up
July of next year. Minions 3, meanwhile, has moved up to July 1, 2026, after having previously been set for release in June of the following year. Shrek 5 will reunite Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz,
Shrek 5 release date delayed to December 2026
Shrek 5 has had its release date pushed back to December 2026, it has been confirmed. Universal Pictures, which owns DreamWorks Animation and Illumination, announced (via Variety) that the fifth outing for the grumpy ogre and his fairytale friends has been delayed from July 1 to December 23.
Shrek 5 Release Date Delayed as Minions 3 Bumped Up to 2026
Universal Pictures has officially changed the Shrek 5 release date for the highly-anticipated next installment to DreamWorks Animation‘s popular animated franchise. The movie was originally slated for a July 1,
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