- Primary Subject: Donkey Spin-off Movie
- Key Update: Mike Myers expressed interest in joining the upcoming film, though his appearance remains unconfirmed.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 13, 2026
- Quick Answer: Eddie Murphy returns in an official Donkey spin-off releasing June 30, 2028, with Mike Myers open to making an appearance as Shrek.
A standalone Donkey spin-off movie is officially happening, and it looks like it could feature another major Shrek favorite: the ogre himself.
Mike Myers, who voices Shrek in the franchise, has expressed interest in joining his character's inseparable best friend in his own film.
As Myers prepares for the upcoming Shrek 5, could fans see him reprise his role in Eddie Murphy's Donkey spin-off?
Will Mike Myers Join Eddie Murphy’s Donkey Spinoff?
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have officially announced a Donkey spin-off movie, with Eddie Murphy reprising his role as Shrek's loyal best friend and sidekick.
While Mike Myers' appearance in the film has yet to be confirmed, the actor is open to joining the cast of the “long overdue” spin-off.
“I don’t think I’m in it. I might be. I’m not sure, but it’s long overdue,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “That character is one of my favorite characters of all time, and Eddie’s so great in it. I’m surprised it hasn’t come sooner, but I’ll be the first in line to see it. I love that guy.”
However, since the spin-off will serve as a prequel and explore how Donkey became the hilarious character fans know and love, the story will take place before he meets Shrek.
Still, the film is also expected to feature Donkey's dragon wife, whom he meets in the first Shrek movie when he and Shrek rescue Princess Fiona from the dragon guarding her volcanic castle. This leaves room for the possibility of Shrek making an appearance.
The film is also set to feature Donkey and Dragon's half-dragon, half-donkey children.
What to Expect From the Donkey Spinoff Movie?
The Shrek franchise is expanding with the upcoming Donkey spin-off movie. After Puss in Boots (voiced by Antonio Banderas) got his own movie adaptations, it's finally time for the beloved Donkey to lead a film of his own.
According to Eddie Murphy, production on the spin-off was set to begin in September, and the actor also offered a little teaser of what fans can expect.
“Donkey's going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie, Donkey's going to have his own movie, own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys,” he told ScreenRant. “They've written this funny story. We're doing that, starting that in September.”
With Donkey finally getting his own spotlight, fans can look forward to another hilarious adventure that expands the beloved Shrek universe.
The Donkey spinoff movie is set to be released on June 30, 2028.