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Universal and DreamWorks announced a Donkey-origin spinoff titled Donkey, set for June 30, 2028, with Eddie Murphy returning to voice the character; the film is directed by Charlie Bean, produced by Rebecca Huntley, and co-directed by Matt Flynn. In a related note, Shrek 5 remains on the slate for summer 2027 with the core cast returning (Myers, Murphy, Diaz) and Zendaya joining, directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn.
The Shrek 5 teaser reveals a bold new CGI direction that evokes The Super Mario Bros. Movie while reuniting the original voices of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. It introduces Shrek and Fiona’s teen children (voiced by Zendaya, Skyler Gisondo, and Marcello Hernandez) as they embark on a quest to 'Further, Further Away' with Donkey, with hints of jail time along the way; despite the fresh look, the film remains kid-centric, including a Gingy gag, with a release date set for June 30, 2027 (Fourth of July weekend).
DreamWorks’ MoonRay renderer, open-sourced as OpenMoonRay in March 2023, is now the Academy Software Foundation’s newest hosted project, joining tools like OpenColorIO and OpenEXR; MoonRay has powered films such as How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Bad Guys, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Kung Fu Panda 4, The Wild Robot, and The Bad Guys 2, and will continue development under ASF.
Sigourney Weaver expressed her wish for DreamWorks to release a director's cut of 'Galaxy Quest' with more of Alan Rickman's scenes and reminisced about a sequel that was never made, citing the death of Alan Rickman and studio decisions as reasons for the project's stall. She also mentioned a current effort to develop a 'Galaxy Quest' TV series.
Shrek 5 has been delayed from December 2026 to June 2027 by Universal and DreamWorks Animation, with no specific reason given. The film will feature returning cast members and new additions, and will be released less than a week after Sony’s Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, marking a significant shift in its release schedule.
The live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon' has set a record with a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing other recent adaptations, and has achieved massive box office success with $197 million worldwide in its opening weekend, indicating strong audience approval and potential for future adaptations.
The live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon' has set a record with a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest among recent live-action animation adaptations, and indicating strong audience approval despite mixed critical reviews. This success may lead to more Dreamworks live-action projects.
DreamWorks has released a nearly scene-for-scene live-action remake of its 2010 animated film 'How to Train Your Dragon,' directed by co-creator Dean DeBlois, featuring advanced visual effects and a faithful retelling that emphasizes emotional authenticity and character development, particularly through the relationship between Hiccup and Toothless.
DreamWorks is releasing a live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon," directed by Dean DeBlois, who also directed the original animated film. The trailer has sparked debate about the necessity of such remakes, with critics questioning the creative value of reimagining animated classics in live-action, a trend popularized by Disney. The film, featuring Mason Thames as Hiccup and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick, is set to release on June 13, 2025.
"Kung Fu Panda 4" kicks off with $3.8 million in Thursday previews, expected to open to over $50 million; "Dune: Part Two" eyes $40 million in second outing; "Imaginary" earns $725,000 in previews, aiming for $10-14 million opening; "Oppenheimer" could make box office history if it wins best picture at the Oscars.
"Kung Fu Panda 4" benefits from pent-up demand and the timeless nature of animated characters, delivering laughs and fun for parents and kids. The film sees Po facing a new threat, The Chameleon, while also grappling with the idea of grooming a successor. The A-list voice cast and energetic action sequences contribute to the film's appeal, despite the challenge of recycling the concept. With growing intervals between movies, fans may have to wait until 2036 for "Kung Fu Panda 5."
Universal is producing the first live-action remake of a DreamWorks animated movie, "How to Train Your Dragon," set to release on June 13, 2025, with Mason Thames as Hiccup, Gerard Butler as Stoick, Nick Frost as Gobber, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, and Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, among others. The original director, Dean DeBlois, will helm the project, and several cast members from the animated films will reprise their roles in the live-action adaptation.
DreamWorks has released the trailer for "Kung Fu Panda 4," set to be released on March 8. The film follows Po, the Dragon Warrior, as he trains his successor, a fox named Zhen, while facing a new threat from a villain named Chameleon. The franchise has been successful at the box office, grossing $1.8 billion, and has inspired three television series.
An intern at NBC Universal accidentally leaked the potential release date for Shrek 5 in a since-deleted LinkedIn post, listing it among the movies hitting theaters in 2025. Chris Meledandri, the CEO of Illumination and tasked with rebooting the franchise, expressed enthusiasm for bringing back the original cast, including Mike Myers as Shrek and Eddie Murphy as Donkey. Murphy has already expressed his willingness to reprise his role, while discussions are ongoing with the other actors. The success of the Puss in Boots spinoff has raised hopes for the upcoming Shrek installment, and there is a possibility of a Donkey movie in the future.
Dreamworks' latest film, "Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken," a coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old girl discovering her powerful lineage as a descendant of warrior Kraken queens, has received mixed reviews. While praised for its animation and voice cast, critics note that the film lacks originality and falls short of the high bar set by previous Dreamworks and Pixar releases. Some reviewers express a desire for more risk-taking and innovation in the execution, while others appreciate the film's heart and consider it a solid family movie.